Dental Hygienist

Job overview

Dental Hygienist at Tend in Washington, DC. This is an onsite position with a salary range of $62-$72 USD per hour, plus bonus. Tend is a modern dental studio focused on preventive care and patient experience. This role exists to provide comprehensive preventive and periodontal care to patients, collaborating with dental assistants and dentists to ensure high-quality treatment and patient education. The Dental Hygienist is crucial for maintaining the studio's standard of care and enhancing the patient experience.

What you'll do

• Deliver comprehensive preventive and periodontal care including prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, scaling and root planing (SRP), oral cancer screenings, Itero scan, sealants, Zoom whitening, fluoride treatments, and patient education.
• Collaborate with a dedicated dental assistant to optimize schedule, manage sterilization, and support patient care and documentation.
• Partner with dentists for hygiene exams and treatment plan recommendations.
• Proactively drive hygiene production by maximizing chair time and supporting same-day treatment opportunities.
• Maintain strong patient relationships through clear communication and personalized education.
• 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; Current, active hygiene license; Current Anesthesia/Nitrous license; Current CPR/BLS certification; Comfort with digital charting and x-rays.

Skills & competencies

dental hygienist

washington dc

onsite

full-time

day shift

$62-$72/hr

tend

preventive care

patient education

team-based care

weekend shifts

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Malpractice Insurance
• CE & Professional Development

About the employer

Tend is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists. Sector: 62.