Hygienist

Tend•Atlanta, GA

3d•$50 - $82•Onsite

About The Position

Tend is hiring Hygienists to provide preventive and periodontal care in a modern dental studio using a Team (Assisted) Hygiene model, with a dedicated dental assistant supporting patient flow, sterilization, room turnover, and documentation. The role focuses on evidence-based clinical care, strong patient relationships, efficient schedules, and collaboration with dentists and the broader studio team. Depending on experience and interests, Hygienists may also pursue a Lead Hygienist focus, taking on training, mentorship, team development, hygiene standards, and studio performance responsibilities. The position offers full-time, part-time, and PRN options for Hygienists. Full-time roles are 32–40 hours per week and may include morning/evening and Saturday shifts; part-time roles are 2–3 days per week and may include morning/evening and Saturday shifts. Full-time traveling roles work 32–40 hours Monday through Friday without Saturdays. Lead Hygienists are full-time only, 32–40 hours per week, and may work morning/evening and Saturday shifts. Compensation includes an hourly base rate and a monthly performance bonus tied to adjusted production and clinical and operational KPIs. The listed base pay range is $50–$62 USD per hour, with a bonus range of $1–$20 USD per hour equivalent. Actual earnings may vary based on productivity, schedule, provider, and studio performance. The role requires a degree from an accredited dental hygiene program, an active state hygiene license, applicable anesthesia/nitrous licensure, and current CPR/BLS certification. Candidates should be comfortable with digital charting, x-rays, intraoral cameras, and technology-driven care. Lead candidates additionally need proven experience training, mentoring, and coaching other hygienists, plus clinical experience beyond the standard Hygienist requirement. The job involves extended sitting and standing, precise manual work with dental instruments and equipment, adequate vision for clinical assessment and documentation, bending and reaching, and occasional lifting or moving of equipment and supplies up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Degree from an accredited dental hygiene program.
Current, active hygiene license in the state of application.
Current Anesthesia/Nitrous license in the applicable state.
Current CPR/BLS certification.
Comfort with digital charting, x-rays, intraoral cameras, and technology-driven care.
For Lead Hygienist roles: proven experience in a lead role supporting other hygienists through training, mentoring, and coaching, plus additional years of clinical experience beyond the standard Hygienist requirement.

Responsibilities

Provide preventive and periodontal care, including prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, scaling and root planing, gingivitis scaling, oral cancer screenings, iTero scans, sealants, Zoom whitening, Perio Protect, Curodont, fluoride treatments, and patient education, in accordance with evidence-based guidelines.
Collaborate with a dedicated dental assistant to optimize schedules, manage sterilization and room turnover, and support patient care and documentation.
Partner with dentists during hygiene exams to identify and recommend treatment plans based on patient needs.
Drive hygiene production by maximizing chair time, recommending preventive care, and supporting same-day treatment opportunities.
Work within Tend's Team (Assisted) Hygiene model to provide efficient, high-quality, team-based care.
Build patient relationships through clear communication, trust-building, and personalized education.
Collaborate with doctors, assistants, and operations leaders to ensure seamless patient care.
Participate in ongoing professional development, continuing education opportunities, internal hygiene forums, and peer collaboration.
For Lead Hygienist roles, train new hires and oversee onboarding and development of hygienists and hygiene assistants on clinical standards, workflows, and patient care protocols.
For Lead Hygienist roles, mentor hygienists and hygiene assistants, provide constructive feedback, and support clinical growth and performance improvement.
For Lead Hygienist roles, collaborate with assistants to improve studio-wide hygiene flow, sterilization protocols, and room-turnover efficiency.
For Lead Hygienist roles, partner with dentists on exams and treatment planning, and support comprehensive care and patient handoffs.
For Lead Hygienist roles, drive team production, support same-day treatment acceptance, and monitor key performance metrics.
For Lead Hygienist roles, lead hygiene team meetings and champion continuing education and team development.
For Lead Hygienist roles, lead the Team (Assisted) Hygiene model studio-wide and partner with Studio Managers and doctors to meet patient care, quality, and business objectives.
For Lead Hygienist roles, champion new clinical and operational initiatives and lead by example.

Benefits

Malpractice insurance coverage.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus a Dental Wellness Program.
Paid time off and company holidays.
401(k) plan.
Life and AD&D insurance.
Employee assistance program (EAP).
Legal support.
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health savings accounts (HSAs), and pre-tax transit options.
Continuing education and professional development, including leadership training for Leads.
Dedicated dental assistant support through the Assisted Hygiene model.