Dental Hygienist

Positions in our Dental Offices • Salem, OR

25d • Onsite

About The Position

Gentle Dental is seeking a Dental Hygienist to provide high-quality preventive and periodontal care in a collaborative, supportive clinical environment. The hygienist will assess patients’ oral health, deliver services within their scope of practice, support treatment planning with dentists, and educate patients about prevention, periodontal health, and the relationship between oral and overall health. The role emphasizes compassionate, personalized patient interactions, long-term patient relationships, accurate documentation, and adherence to infection-control, safety, and clinical protocols.

The position is full-time, Monday through Thursday, 7 AM to 6 PM, at Gentle Dental Lancaster in Salem, Oregon. Gentle Dental describes its practice as offering clinicians clinical autonomy, collaboration, resources, and support, along with opportunities to continue developing clinical skills through continuing education.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited hygiene technical school or college.
• Current applicable state dental license, or ability to acquire one by the time of employment.
• Strong patient communication and education skills.
• Commitment to clinical excellence and an exceptional patient experience.

Nice To Haves

• CPR, local certified anesthesia, or other applicable licenses and certifications.
• Applicable local anesthesia certification and other required credentials.
• Interest in continuing education and developing clinical skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive dental hygiene and periodontal services within scope of practice.
• Assess patients’ oral health and identify periodontal conditions.
• Partner with dentists to develop and support appropriate patient treatment plans.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, prevention, periodontal health, and recommended care.
• Build trust through compassionate, personalized patient interactions and long-term patient relationships.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Follow infection-control, safety, and clinical protocols.
• Collaborate with the dental team to provide an exceptional patient experience.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program.
• Medical and pharmacy, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families.
• Basic life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance.
• Six paid holidays and one paid floating holiday.
• PTO (80 hours per year for hourly employees).
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Continuing education credits.
• Referral Bonus Program ($600–$2,500 depending on role).

What This Job Offers

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