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Bellevue, Washington

Dental Hygienist - Bellevue, WA

DentalPart-Time

Listed compensation

$65.00–$70.00 /hr

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • Bright Now! Dental | Bellevue, WA | Supported by Smile Brands
  • $65.00 – $70.00 per hour
  • PT Wed 10 - 7 | Thurs 9 - 6 | Fri 8 - 4

Looking for a high-paying, low-commitment hygienist role in one of Washington’s most desirable communities? Welcome to Bellevue—where forested trails, mountain views, and a charming downtown meet easy access to Seattle and Bellevue. It’s the perfect place to enjoy the Pacific Northwest lifestyle while doing work that truly matters.

At Bright Now! Dental, supported by Smile Brands, you’ll experience the best of both worlds: the close-knit, patient-focused feel of a private practice with the support, technology, and stability of a trusted organization. This PT 3 days work week opportunity is ideal if you’re seeking flexibility, supplemental income, or a better work–life balance—without compromising on quality care or compensation.

Whether you’re passionate about prevention, patient education, or simply want a practice that values your time and expertise, you’ll feel right at home here.

Why You’ll Love This Role

Autonomy with Support

Enjoy the independence of private practice hygiene, backed by a collaborative and professional team.

Growth Without Pressure

Access mentorship, company-paid CE, and modern technology—perfect for staying sharp, even in a part-time role.

Care That Feels Meaningful

Focus on prevention and patient education in a calm, respectful environment that values quality over quantity.

Work Where Life Feels Balanced

Spend your workday caring for patients, then enjoy everything Bellevue has to offer—from scenic hikes to local dining and community events.

Schedule (days/hours)

Wed 10am to 7pm Thur 9am to 6pm Friday 8am to 4pm

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

Compensation

$65-$70 per hour

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. 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.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Dental hygieneOral health assessmentTreatment planningClinical collaboration

Dentistry Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 3.9
Better work-life than 50% of Dental Hygienist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,151 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Bellevue

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.26M
Typical market rent
$2,828/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Smile Brands

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Benefits & Perks

Paid time off (PTO)
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health savings account
Telemedicine
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance