Traveling Hygienist

Responsibilities

• 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
• Work within Tend's Team (Assisted) Hygiene model, partnering closely with dedicated dental assistants to deliver efficient, high-quality care, enhance the patient experience, and create a more supported, team-driven clinical environment
• 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

Requirements

• 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.
• Tend Values
• Tend to Others - Deliver exceptional patient experiences and team collaboration
• Be Brave Enough to Lead - Take initiative to solve problems and improve clinical care
• Savor the Ride - Celebrate wins and stay positive in a fast-paced environment
• Embrace Our Differences - Communicate with respect and value diverse perspectives
• Rooted in Growth - Seek feedback, mentorship, and continuous learning
• Role-Based Competencies
• Earns Trust - Earn patient and team confidence through honesty and follow-through
• Works Together - Works fluidly across roles and functions to ensure excellent care
• Adapts with Ease - Adjusts to changes and balances multiple priorities effectively
• What You Have
• Degree from an accredited dental hygiene program
• Current, active hygiene license in the state you're applying for
• Current Anesthesia/ Nitrous license in applicable state
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Comfort with digital charting and x-rays, intraoral cameras, and technology-driven care
• This is a full-time position (32-40 hours/week including AM/PM shifts) with no Saturday requirement
• Physical Requirements
• This position requires the ability to perform the essential job duties listed, with or without reasonable accommodation:
• 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 acco

Benefits

Additional Information

As a Traveling Hygienist, you'll deliver best-in-class clinical care across multiple studios within your market-supporting teams where you're needed most. Whether covering PTO, supporting leaves, or helping maintain continuity in open roles, you'll play a critical role in ensuring our patients receive consistent, high-quality care across the Tend network. This role is built for adaptable, high-performing hygienists who enjoy variety, thrive in dynamic environments, and want to expand their clinical experience across different teams and studios-while maintaining a predictable schedule and strong earning potential. 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. At Tend, we're committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive environment where both our patients and our teams feel respected, represented, and truly cared for. Our model is built for driven hygienists: those who value autonomy, crave efficiency, and take pride in high-performance care. We offer a competitive hourly rate and monthly bonus based on production with top earning Hygienists making $73/hr with bonus. You'll receive transparency and support to help you thrive - no surprises, just opportunity.

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