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Dental Hygienist 38264

Bright Now! Dental·Hayward, California

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Provide comprehensive preventive and periodontal hygiene care while educating patients on oral health and home care. Collaborate with dentists to co-diagnose and personalize treatment plans to ensure high-quality patient experiences.

Overview

At Bright Now! Dental, supported by Smile Brands, we believe great patient care starts with empowered clinicians. Here, you’ll enjoy the supportive feel of a patient-focused practice combined with the resources, stability, and career growth opportunities of a leading dental organization.

We’re looking for a passionate Registered Dental Hygienist who thrives on building relationships, educating patients, and delivering high-quality clinical care. If you’re seeking a team that values collaboration, compassion, and professional growth, this is the opportunity for you.

Why you’ll love this opportunity

Clinical autonomy with strong support – Practice with confidence while collaborating with an experienced, patient-centered team.

Growth-focused culture – Access mentorship, company-paid CE, and ongoing development opportunities to continue advancing your career.

Modern technology & systems – Work in an environment designed to support efficiency, patient comfort, and clinical excellence.

Make a real impact – Help patients improve their oral and overall health through prevention, education, and personalized care.

A team that values you – Join a culture built on respect, positivity, teamwork, and delivering exceptional patient experiences.

  • What you’ll do
  • Provide comprehensive preventive and periodontal hygiene care
  • Educate patients on oral health, treatment recommendations, and home care
  • Partner closely with doctors and team members to create outstanding patient experiences
  • Support patient retention by building trust and long-term relationships
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold infection control standards
  • Help contribute to a productive, positive, and collaborative office culture
  • What we’re looking for
  • Active Registered Dental Hygienist license in the state of California
  • Current CPR/BLS certification
  • Strong communication and patient education skills
  • A positive, team-oriented mindset
  • Passion for patient care and clinical excellence

Benefits

  • & PERKS
  • Competitive compensation
  • Company-paid continuing education
  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Opportunities for growth and advancement within a nationwide organization
  • Join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and your work truly makes a difference every day.
  • Responsibilities
  • What You’ll Do
  • Deliver high-quality standard of care through preventive treatments, diagnostics, and evidence-based protocols.
  • Educate and motivate patients toward better oral and overall health.
  • Collaborate with dentists and hygiene teammates to co-diagnose and personalize treatment.
  • Create a welcoming, judgement-free environment for every patient.
  • Stay current with new technologies and instruments that advance care.

Qualifications

  • Who We’re Looking For
  • A licensed dental hygienist who is passionate about patient care, education, and practicing at the top of their scope to improve oral health outcomes.
  • Either an active state hygiene license or eligibility to become licensed (new grads are welcome!)
  • A current CPR certification

ABOUT

Benefits

are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off (“PTO”), health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan. As a dental hygienist, you'll also enjoy complimentary CEs and access to other internal training opportunities to support your growth.

Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 28 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!® Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site.

  • Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers.
  • We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees.
  • We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
  • We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.
  • If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@smilebrands.com.

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Requirements

Must hold an active Registered Dental Hygienist license in California and a current CPR/BLS certification. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a passion for clinical excellence; new graduates are welcome.

  • professional certificate
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Patient Education
  • Infection Control
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Patient Relationship Management
  • Diagnostics
  • Preventive Care
  • Oral Health Promotion
  • Periodontal Hygiene

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Hayward, California
Posted
Jun 19, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Bright Now! Dental

At Bright Now! Dental we are guided by the principle: “Smiles for Everyone®”. This allows our dentists to spend more time caring for their patients — and less time on the administrative, marketing and financial aspects of the dental practice — while benefiting from a lower cost...

Salary listed on 3 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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California dental roles need licensed experience

In California, dental assistant roles with orthodontic experience are often competitive because employers typically look for candidates who can step into patient flow, imaging, and chairside support with minimal onboarding. For this role, a valid RDA license and X-ray license are required, and orthodontic experience is essential. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit, then confirm your licensure and orthodontic background before applying.

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