Dental Hygienist 39013
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Job Description
Dental Hygienist
Bright Now! Dental – Vancouver (Salmon Creek), supported by Smile Brands
Make a Difference Every Day
At Bright Now! Dental – Vancouver (Salmon Creek), supported by Smile Brands, you'll enjoy the best of both worlds—the close-knit, patient-focused atmosphere of a local practice with the resources, technology, and career opportunities of a leading dental organization.
We're looking for a passionate Dental Hygienist who wants more than just a job. Here, you'll build lasting relationships with patients, practice at the top of your license, and work alongside a supportive team that values collaboration, clinical excellence, and compassionate care. Whether you're an experienced hygienist or a new graduate, you'll have the support and tools to thrive.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Practice with confidence.
- Enjoy clinical autonomy while collaborating with experienced doctors and a team that values your expertise.
- Focus on patient care—not production pressure.
- Educate, prevent, and make a meaningful impact on your patients' oral and overall health.
- Grow your career.
- Take advantage of company-paid continuing education, mentorship, and opportunities to expand your clinical skills.
- Modern technology.
- Work in a practice equipped with digital technology and clinical resources designed to help you deliver exceptional care efficiently.
- A culture that truly cares.
- Join a team that leads with kindness, respect, teamwork, and a commitment to creating an outstanding experience for both patients and teammates.
- Stability with opportunity.
Enjoy the support, competitive benefits, and career advancement opportunities that come with Smile Brands while maintaining the feel of a neighborhood practice.
What You'll Do
- Deliver exceptional preventive and therapeutic hygiene care using evidence-based clinical practices.
- Perform comprehensive periodontal assessments, charting, and patient screenings.
- Educate patients on oral health, disease prevention, and personalized home care.
- Collaborate with doctors to develop individualized treatment plans that improve long-term oral health.
- Build trust and lasting relationships that keep patients engaged in their care.
Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with all safety and infection control standards.
What We're Looking For
- Current Washington Dental Hygienist license (or eligibility to obtain one).
- Passion for patient education and preventive care.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- A collaborative mindset with a desire to contribute to a positive team culture.
- New graduates are encouraged to apply—we're committed to helping you launch a successful career.
- Benefits You'll Appreciate
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid time off
- Company-paid continuing education
- Career growth and leadership opportunities
- Supportive clinical mentorship
Employee Discounts and Wellness Programs
If you're looking for a practice where your voice is valued, your growth is supported, and your patients truly appreciate the care you provide, we'd love to meet you. Join Bright Now! Dental – Vancouver (Salmon Creek) and build a career that makes you excited to come to work 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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Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Dental Hygiene 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).
Of the 50 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 25% in dental hygienist | ranked against 2,151 Dental Hygienist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Dental Hygienist median $128k (middle half $118k–$149k)22 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Washington index 107.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Hygiene listings in Washington | 52 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All dental hygienist listings in Washington | 159 active | 5,988 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 36% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Washington healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment159 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Dental Hygiene listings | 802 in the last 30 days | 438 the 30 days before (+83%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Hygienist 39013 at Bright Now! Dental a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dental Hygienist — ranked against 2,151 active Dental Hygienist listings on WeekdayDoc.
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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