Dental Hygienist

Dental Hygienist – Bright Now! Dental | Gresham, OR

Build your hygiene career with a team that supports you.

At Bright Now! Dental in Gresham, OR, supported by Smile Brands, we’re looking for a Dental Hygienist who is passionate about patient care, prevention and making a difference.

Here, you’ll have the opportunity to practice at the top of your scope, build lasting relationships with your patients and work alongside a collaborative dental team that values your clinical expertise.

Whether you’re an experienced hygienist or a new graduate, you’ll have the support, resources and continuing education to grow your skills and build a career you’re proud of.

Why You’ll Love This Role

Practice at the top of your scope — Use your clinical knowledge and skills to provide high-quality preventive and periodontal care.

Build real patient relationships — Educate and empower patients to take an active role in their oral and overall health.

Have a voice in patient care — Your expertise matters, and you’ll work closely with the doctor to create individualized treatment plans.

• Keep growing — Take advantage of company-paid CE, clinical resources and ongoing professional development.
• Work with a supportive team — Join a collaborative environment where dentists, hygienists and team members work together for the patient.
• Make an impact every day — Help patients feel comfortable, informed and confident about their care.
• Feel supported — Enjoy the resources and stability of Smile Brands while still being part of a local practice and team.

What You’ll Do

As a Dental Hygienist, you’ll provide preventive and periodontal care, educate patients on their oral health, complete periodontal charting and assessments, and collaborate with the doctor to deliver personalized treatment.

Most importantly, you’ll have the opportunity to build trust with your patients and help them achieve healthier smiles that last.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a hygienist who is passionate about patient care, enjoys being part of a team and wants to continue growing clinically.

New graduates are encouraged to apply! If you’re ready to start your hygiene career with mentorship and support—or you’re an experienced hygienist looking for your next opportunity—we’d love to meet you.

Join Bright Now! Dental in Gresham and bring your skills, personality and passion for patient care to a team that values what hygienists bring to the practice.

Schedule (days/hours)

M/Tu 8am-5pm

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality preventive dental hygiene care using evidence-based protocols.
• Perform appropriate assessments, diagnostics and preventive treatments within your scope of practice.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, prevention and the connection between oral and overall health.
• Build trusting relationships with patients and create a welcoming, judgment-free experience.
• Collaborate with dentists and hygiene teammates to identify patient needs and personalize treatment.
• Stay current with dental technologies, instruments and best practices that enhance patient care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow applicable safety and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Licensed Dental Hygienist or eligible to become licensed in the state of practice.
• New graduates are welcome!
• Current CPR certification.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for patient care, education and prevention.
• Commitment to providing an exceptional patient experience.
• A collaborative, positive approach to working with patients and teammates.

Compensation

$62-$65

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.