Dental Hygienist

Smile Brands•Hillsboro, OR

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Registered Dental Hygienist – Hillsboro, OR At Hillsboro Dental Excellence, supported by Smile Brands, you'll enjoy the best of both worlds: the close-knit feel of a private practice with the support, resources, and stability of a nationally recognized organization. We believe great patient care starts with great team members, which is why we invest in your growth, well-being, and success. If you're passionate about building relationships, educating patients, and practicing at the top of your license, we'd love to meet you. Why You'll Love Working Here Practice with Purpose Make a meaningful impact every day by helping patients achieve healthier smiles through preventive care, education, and personalized treatment. Autonomy with Support Enjoy the clinical independence to care for your patients while collaborating with an experienced doctor and team who value your expertise. Growth Opportunities Take advantage of company-paid continuing education, mentorship, and professional development opportunities designed to help you grow your career. Modern Technology & Tools Work in a practice that invests in technology and equipment that support efficient workflows and exceptional patient care. Positive, Team-Oriented Culture Join a team that values collaboration, respect, kindness, and creating a great experience for both patients and employees. What You'll Do Deliver exceptional preventive and periodontal care Perform patient assessments, screenings, and periodontal charting Educate patients on oral health, treatment recommendations, and home care Partner closely with doctors to identify treatment opportunities and improve patient outcomes Build trusted relationships that encourage long-term patient loyalty Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records Support a positive, efficient, and patient-focused office environment What We're Looking For Active Oregon Dental Hygiene License (or ability to obtain prior to start) Current local anesthesia certification, if applicable Strong communication and patient education skills Commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care Team-oriented mindset with a positive attitude New graduates and experienced hygienists are encouraged to apply Benefits & Perks Competitive compensation Monthly hygiene incentive opportunities Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits Company-paid continuing education Paid time off and holiday benefits Career growth opportunities within a nationwide network of practices Join Hillsboro Dental Excellence and become part of a team that's passionate about creating healthy smiles while supporting your professional growth and success. Apply today! Schedule (days/hours) M-F 8am-5pm (but we can be flexible) Responsibilities What You’ll Do Deliver high-quality standard of care through preventive treatments, diagnostics, and evidence-based protocols. Educate and motivate patients toward better oral and overall health. Collaborate with dentists and hygiene teammates to co-diagnose and personalize treatment. Create a welcoming, judgement-free environment for every patient. Stay current with new technologies and instruments that advance care. Qualifications Who We’re Looking For A licensed dental hygienist who is passionate about patient care, education, and practicing at the top of their scope to improve oral health outcomes. Either an active state hygiene license or eligibility to become licensed (new grads are welcome!) A current CPR certification Compensation $62-$68 per hour About Us Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off (“PTO”), health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan. As a dental hygienist, you'll also enjoy complimentary CEs and access to other internal training opportunities to support your growth. Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 28 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!® Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site. Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [email protected].

Requirements

Active Oregon Dental Hygiene License (or ability to obtain prior to start)
Current local anesthesia certification, if applicable
Strong communication and patient education skills
Commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care
Team-oriented mindset with a positive attitude
New graduates and experienced hygienists are encouraged to apply
A licensed dental hygienist who is passionate about patient care, education, and practicing at the top of their scope to improve oral health outcomes.
Either an active state hygiene license or eligibility to become licensed (new grads are welcome!)
A current CPR certification

Responsibilities

Deliver exceptional preventive and periodontal care
Perform patient assessments, screenings, and periodontal charting
Educate patients on oral health, treatment recommendations, and home care
Partner closely with doctors to identify treatment opportunities and improve patient outcomes
Build trusted relationships that encourage long-term patient loyalty
Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records
Support a positive, efficient, and patient-focused office environment
Deliver high-quality standard of care through preventive treatments, diagnostics, and evidence-based protocols.
Educate and motivate patients toward better oral and overall health.
Collaborate with dentists and hygiene teammates to co-diagnose and personalize treatment.
Create a welcoming, judgement-free environment for every patient.
Stay current with new technologies and instruments that advance care.