Tend·Washington, District of Columbia
Deliver comprehensive preventive and periodontal care across multiple studios while collaborating with dental assistants to optimize patient flow. Partner with dentists for hygiene exams and drive production by maximizing chair time and recommending preventive treatments.
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 $87/hr with bonus. You’ll receive transparency and support to help you thrive — no surprises, just opportunity.
What You’ll Do
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 — all 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
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
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.
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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.
The base pay range listed reflects the hourly wage for this position and is determined by a variety of factors, including experience, skills, qualifications, and market conditions.
Hygienists at Tend are eligible for a monthly performance bonus based on clinical and operational key performance indicators (KPIs). Bonus pay is distributed monthly but reflected in the listed range as an hourly equivalent. Bonus amounts vary by provider, market, and schedule, and actual earnings may differ depending on individual productivity and studio performance.
Tend is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We're committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels seen, heard, and supported. Tend does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination.
Tend complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination, equal employment opportunity, pay transparency, and other employment-related requirements. Where specific state disclosures or postings are required by law, we provide this information as part of our hiring process or upon request.
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Candidates must hold a degree from an accredited dental hygiene program and possess an active hygiene license and anesthesia/nitrous license in the state of practice. Current CPR/BLS certification and proficiency with digital charting and dental technology are required.
Market context
In the District of Columbia, dental hygiene roles are typically driven by ongoing patient demand in general and specialty practices, with employers looking for clinicians who can support efficient chairside care and patient education. These positions are competitive because they require an accredited dental hygiene degree, an active state license, anesthesia/nitrous authorization, CPR/BLS, and comfort with digital charting and dental technology. If you are considering applying, confirm that your licenses and certifications are current and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time compared with reading the full original posting.
