As a 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. 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.

Depending on your experience and interests, this role offers the opportunity to focus on delivering exceptional preventive care as a Hygienist, or to take on additional leadership responsibilities as a Lead Hygienist — setting the standard for hygiene excellence, mentoring your team, and driving both clinical and business results for your studio.

Our model is built for driven hygienists: those who value autonomy, crave efficiency, and take pride in high-performance care — and for hygienist leaders who want to inspire others and help build a culture of excellence across their team.

Compensation & Earning Potential

All Hygienists earn a base hourly rate plus a monthly bonus tied to adjusted production. You'll get transparency and support to help you thrive — no surprises, just opportunity. Top-earning Hygienists make $XX/hour with bonus.

Full-Time Traveling roles are also available, working 32–40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with no Saturdays required.

What You'll Do

Clinical Care & Patient Experience (All Hygienists)

Deliver comprehensive preventive and periodontal care — including prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, scaling and root planing (SRP), gingivitis scaling, oral cancer screenings, iTero scans, 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 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

Hygiene Leadership & Studio Impact (Lead Hygienist Focus)

Provide hands-on training for new hygienist hires and oversee the onboarding and development of hygienists and hygiene assistants to reinforce Tend's clinical standards, workflows, and patient care protocols
Offer ongoing mentorship to hygienists and hygiene assistants, supporting their clinical growth, confidence, and professional development
Provide regular, constructive feedback to support performance improvement and maintain consistent hygiene standards across the team
Collaborate with dental assistants to optimize studio-wide hygiene flow, sterilization protocols, and room turnover efficiency
Partner with dentists on exams and treatment planning, reinforcing comprehensive care and seamless handoffs for patients
Proactively drive hygiene production across the team by identifying opportunities, supporting same-day treatment acceptance, and monitoring key performance metrics
Lead regular hygiene team meetings and champion continuing education and development opportunities for the team
Lead and drive Tend's Team (Assisted) Hygiene model studio-wide, ensuring hygienists and assistants work together to maximize efficiency and elevate patient care