Dental Hygienist

Job overview

Dental Hygienist, onsite, New York, NY. The base pay range is $52—$58 USD per hour, with potential for a monthly bonus. Tend is a modern dental studio focused on preventive care and patient experience. This role exists to provide top-tier preventive and periodontal care to patients, collaborating with a dedicated dental assistant to optimize schedules and ensure clinical excellence and outstanding patient experiences.

What you'll do

• Deliver comprehensive preventive and periodontal care (prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, scaling and root planing (SRP), gingivitis scaling, oral cancer screenings, Itero scan, sealants, Zoom whitening, Perio Protect, Curodont, fluoride treatments, and patient education).
• Collaborate with a dedicated dental assistant to optimize schedule, manage sterilization and room turnover, and support patient care and documentation.
• Partner with dentists for hygiene exams to identify and recommend treatment plans.
• Proactively drive hygiene production by maximizing chair time, recommending preventive care, and supporting same-day treatment opportunities.
• Work within Tend’s Team (Assisted) Hygiene model.
• Maintain strong relationships with patients through clear communication, trust-building, and personalized education.
• Collaborate closely with the broader studio team.
• Engage in ongoing professional development.

What we're looking for

Education

Degree from an accredited dental hygiene program

Experience

Degree from an accredited dental hygiene program

Skills & competencies

dental hygienist

new york ny

full-time

onsite

preventive care

patient education

team-based care

$52-$58/hr

dental assistant support

ce opportunities

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• CE & Professional Development, Malpractice Insurance, Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Paid Time Off, 401(k), Life insurance, EAP, Legal support, FSAs, HSAs, Transit benefits

About the employer

Tend is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Dentists. Sector: 62.