Dental Hygienist

Overview

We offer a competitive hourly rate plus a monthly performance bonus tied to your production and clinical excellence. Our top-earning Hygienists make up to $73/hour in Brooklyn NY, combining base pay and bonus potential — with clear goals, transparency, and the support to help you thrive.

As a Dental Hygienist at Tend, you’ll deliver top-tier preventive care in a modern, thoughtfully designed studio — with the support of a dedicated dental assistant through our Team (Assisted) Hygiene model. You’ll treat a well-booked schedule of patients with the tools, systems, and support you need to deliver clinical excellence and outstanding patient experiences. Tend is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive environment where both patients and teams feel respected and cared for.

Our model is built for driven hygienists: those who value autonomy, crave efficiency, and take pride in high-performance care.

• Deliver comprehensive preventive and periodontal care — including prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, scaling and root planing (SRP), gingivitis scaling, oral cancer screenings, Itero scan, sealants, Zoom whitening, Perio Protect, Curodont, fluoride treatments, and patient education — in alignment with evidence-based clinical guidelines
• Collaborate with a dedicated dental assistant to optimize your schedule, manage sterilization and room turnover, and support patient care and documentation
• Partner with dentists for hygiene exams to identify and recommend treatment plans based on patient needs
• Proactively drive hygiene production by maximizing chair time, recommending preventive care, and supporting same-day treatment opportunities
• Maintain strong relationships with patients through clear communication, trust-building, and personalized education
• Collaborate closely with the broader studio team — including doctors, assistants, and operations leaders — to ensure seamless patient care
• Engage in ongoing professional development through CE opportunities, internal hygiene forums, and peer collaboration

You embody our Tend values and demonstrate key competencies that ensure both patient success and team excellence. At Tend, these aren’t just words on a wall — they’re how we hire, lead, and grow.

• Degree from an accredited dental hygiene program
• Current, active hygiene license in the state you’re applying for
• Current Anesthesia/Nitrous license if applicable for the state you're working in
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Comfort with digital charting and x-rays, intraoral cameras, and technology-driven care
• Open to full-time (32–40 hours/week including AM/PM and Saturday shifts), part-time (2–3 days/week including AM/PM and Saturday shifts), or PRN (work when you want!)

• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods while performing hygiene procedures
• Manual dexterity and fine motor skills to handle instruments, perform scaling and polishing, and operate clinical equipment
• Adequate vision (with or without correction) to read charts, assess oral conditions, interpret radiographs, and document findings
• Ability to bend, reach, and maintain ergonomic positioning for patient care throughout the day
• Occasional lifting or movement of equipment, instrument trays, and supplies up to 25 pounds
• Ability to communicate effectively and compassionately with patients, team members, and other healthcare professionals in person and via technology
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role

What We Offer

• Assisted Hygiene – A dental assistant to support your patient flow and prep
• CE & Professional Development – Virtual and in-person learning opportunities
• Malpractice Insurance – Full coverage provided
• Health Comes First – Medical, dental, and vision insurance — plus our Dental Wellness Program
• Time to Recharge – Generous PTO and company holidays
• Plan for the Future – 401(k) with company match
• Support, When You Need It – Life & AD&D insurance, EAP, legal support, and more
• Smart Spending Options – FSAs, HSAs, and pre-tax transit benefits

The base pay range listed reflects the hourly wage for this position and is…