Dental Hygienist

Smile Brands • Fort Smith, AR

11d

About The Position

As a Dental Hygienist, you’ll help patients achieve healthier smiles and better overall health. The role offers the opportunity to practice at the top of your scope, build meaningful patient relationships, and work with a collaborative dental team. Experienced hygienists and new graduates can access clinical support, continuing education, training, and professional development.

The position focuses on preventive dental hygiene care, patient assessment and education, and personalized treatment in a supportive, welcoming environment. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Compensation is $48–$50 per hour. Benefits depend on employment status and hours worked.

Requirements

• Licensed Dental Hygienist or eligible to become licensed in the state of practice.
• Current CPR certification.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for patient care, education, and prevention.
• Commitment to providing an exceptional patient experience.
• A collaborative, positive approach to working with patients and teammates.

Nice To Haves

• New graduates are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality preventive dental hygiene care using evidence-based protocols.
• Perform appropriate assessments, diagnostics, and preventive treatments within the scope of practice.
• Educate patients about oral hygiene, prevention, and the connection between oral and overall health.
• Build trusting relationships with patients and create a welcoming, judgment-free experience.
• Collaborate with dentists and hygiene teammates to identify patient needs and personalize treatment.
• Stay current with dental technologies, instruments, and best practices that enhance patient care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow applicable safety and compliance standards.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO), depending on employment status and hours worked.
• Health insurance, depending on employment status and hours worked.
• Dental insurance, depending on employment status and hours worked.
• Vision insurance, depending on employment status and hours worked.
• Health savings account, depending on employment status and hours worked.
• Telemedicine, depending on employment status and hours worked.
• Flexible spending accounts, depending on employment status and hours worked.
• Life insurance, depending on employment status and hours worked.
• Disability insurance, depending on employment status and hours worked.
• Employee discount programs, depending on employment status and hours worked.
• Pet insurance, depending on employment status and hours worked.
• 401(k) plan, depending on employment status and hours worked.
• Complimentary continuing education (CEs).
• Access to internal training and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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