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Hygiene Assistant

Smile Brands·Salem, Oregon

UnknownOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 26 days ago
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Hygiene Assistant

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • 36 similar openings in the Salem area · median $105,000

About the role

The Hygiene Assistant supports the dental hygienist by preparing rooms, assisting during procedures, and maintaining a clean environment. They also greet patients, provide home-care education, and perform diagnostic radiographs.

Overview

Here at Bright Now!

Dental we understand the demands of dentistry and the day to day demands that come with treating patients all day long, so we provide an excellent support system, training, and teamwork to make work more enjoyable.

We are proud of exceptional teamwork and unite to work fairly and productively to get the job done.

In this Hygiene Assistant opportunity, you will support our Dental Hygienist in delivering high-quality patient care by assisting during dental procedures, preparing instruments, and maintaining a clean, organized work environment.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a caring and professional demeanor, ability to start within a month and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Schedule (days/hours)

M-F 8-5pm

Responsibilities

  • Greet and seat patients, ensuring their comfort throughout the appointment.
  • Educate patients on home-care instructions, oral hygiene, and preventive treatments.
  • Support the hygienist with time management (flowing patients, scheduling assistance).
  • Prepare hygiene rooms for each patient (set-ups, instruments, sterilized trays).
  • Assist the hygienist chairside as needed (charting, suctioning, passing instruments).
  • Take diagnostic-quality Full Mouth (FMX), Bitewing and Panoramic radiographs.
  • Review, update, and document patient medical histories and vital signs.
  • Apply fluoride, sealants, and other preventive services as allowed by state regulations.
  • Assist with periodontal charting and documentation using digital charting.

Qualifications

Oregon Xray license required Current CPR/BLS certification (or ability to obtain prior to start date) Knowledge of dental terminology, infection control protocols, and OSHA/HIPAA standards Strong communication and commitment to excellent patient care

Compensation: $23-$26/hr About Us

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. 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

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Oregon Xray license and current CPR/BLS certification. Proficiency in dental terminology, infection control protocols, and OSHA/HIPAA standards is required.

  • professional certificate
  • Sterilization
  • Communication skills
  • Radiography
  • Patient care
  • Time management
  • Patient education
  • Infection control
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Chairside assistance
  • Dental terminology
  • Periodontal charting
  • Fluoride application
  • Dental assisting
  • OSHA standards
  • Sealant application

Posting details

Employment type
Unknown
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Salem, Oregon
Posted
Aug 12, 2026
Closes
Aug 12, 2027
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Smile Brands

It all starts with a smile. Smile Brands has built a rewarding culture around Smiles for Everyone™. The simple idea that every interaction is an opportunity to create happiness. The result is happier doctors, happier team members, and happier patients. Employees repeatedly vote...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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In Oregon, dental positions are typically competitive where practices need clinicians who can combine strong patient care with current licensure and flexibility to travel as required. Roles like this often stand out because they require a DMD, DDS, or BDS, plus maintained credentials such as Nitrous Oxide certification, while offering benefits like dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, and an EAP. Review the travel expectations and licensure details carefully before applying; this platform AI-summarizes requirements and benefits from the original job description so you can assess fit faster.

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