Dental Hygienist

Guardian Dentistry Partners • Panama City, FL

6d • $36 - $42

About The Position

Smiles in the Cove, led by Dr. Carandang, is seeking a dedicated, patient-focused Dental Hygienist to provide high-quality, personalized dental care in a friendly and supportive environment. The practice emphasizes giving hygienists the time, tools, and clinical support needed to deliver excellent care and build meaningful relationships with patients.

The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 7:30 AM–5:00 PM, with a one-hour lunch. The practice offers one-hour recall appointments and one-hour SRP appointments for two quadrants. New patients are seen by the doctor first. There are no Friday or weekend hours, providing a consistent four-day workweek and three-day weekends. The role is full-time and pays $36–$42 per hour based on experience, with a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Smiles in the Cove values teamwork, quality dentistry, and an environment where patients and team members feel appreciated and supported. The employer is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and states that reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in undue hardship.

Requirements

• Active Florida Dental Hygiene License required.
• Knowledge of periodontal charting, X-rays, prophylaxis, SRP, and patient education.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Dependable, positive, and passionate about patient care.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Nice To Haves

• New graduates and candidates awaiting licensure are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive hygiene services, including prophylaxis and scaling and root planing (SRP).
• Complete periodontal charting and take dental X-rays.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and preventive care.
• Administer fluoride treatments and other preventive services.
• Identify oral health concerns and communicate treatment recommendations.
• Collaborate with Dr. Carandang and the team to provide excellent patient care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow infection control protocols.
• Build positive relationships and create a comfortable patient experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Additional voluntary insurance options.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
• $5,000 sign-on bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed