Dental Hygienist

InterDent Service Corporation • Salem, OR

25d

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 be an essential part of each patient's care team, educating patients about oral health and its connection to overall wellness while building lasting patient relationships. The role offers clinical support and resources, collaboration with dentists and other clinical team members, and opportunities to continue developing clinical skills through continuing education.

This is a full-time position at Gentle Dental Lancaster in Salem, Oregon. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 7 AM to 6 PM.

Requirements

• Accredited hygiene technical school or college.
• Current applicable state dental license, or ability to acquire one by the time of employment.
• Applicable local anesthesia certification and other required credentials.
• Strong patient communication and education skills.
• Commitment to clinical excellence and an exceptional patient experience.

Nice To Haves

• Other licenses or certifications, such as CPR or local certified anesthesia.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive dental hygiene and periodontal services within the 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.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Follow infection control, safety, and clinical protocols.
• Collaborate with the dental team to create 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.
• Malpractice coverage.
• Referral bonus program ($600–$2,500 depending on role).

What This Job Offers

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