Dental Hygienist
Job Description
We are seeking a supportive, vibrant, and patient-oriented Dental Hygienist to join our growing team at Elevated Dental. We are a small, family-like dental practice committed to providing high-quality, comprehensive dental care in a positive and welcoming environment.
As a Dental Hygienist, you will play an important role in providing excellent preventive and periodontal care while building strong relationships with our patients. We are looking for someone who is passionate about dentistry, enjoys educating patients, and works well as part of a team.
This is a part-time position with competitive pay.
Duties:
- Provide thorough and gentle dental hygiene care, including prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, and scaling and root planning
- Perform periodontal charting and assess patients' oral health
- Take dental X-rays as needed
- Educate patients on proper oral hygiene, including brushing, flossing, and interdental cleaning
- Review patients' medical and dental history and identify any changes that may affect treatment
Skills & Qualifications:
- Current California Dental Hygienist license
- Current CPR/BLS certification
- Strong clinical skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and patient-education skills
- Friendly, compassionate, and professional personality
- Previous dental hygiene experience is preferred, but we are open to the right candidate
Why You Should Join Our Team:
- Small, family-like environment where everyone works together
- Growing practice with opportunities to learn and grow professionally
- Quality-focused dentistry — we believe in doing what is right for our patients and providing treatment based on their needs
- Supportive doctor and team — we want you to feel comfortable asking questions and learning
- Modern dental technology and a commitment to providing high-quality patient care
- Patient-centered environment where you can build long-term relationships with your patients
- We value our team members and want you to be an important part of the practice, not just another employee
If you are a friendly, motivated, and caring Dental Hygienist looking for a supportive team and a practice where you can grow, we would love to hear from you!
Join our team and help us provide exceptional dental care to our patients. Apply now!
Job Type: Part Time
Pay: $65.00 - $75.00 per hour
Partime: 1-2days per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid Holidays
- 401k via CalSavors
Healthcare setting: Clinic
Schedule: 7 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $65.00 - $75.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Experience:
- Dental office: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Milpitas, CA 95035 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Milpitas, CA 95035: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Benefits
Direct patient care • CPR Certification • Dental office • Part-time • Dental care patient counseling • Root planing • Patient assessment • BLS Certification • Client rapport building • Paid holidays • Full-time • 401(k) • Preventive health (patient care) • One-on-one patient counseling • Dentrix • Dental x-ray • US work authorization • Dental office experience • Patient interaction • Patient counseling • In-person • Employee discount • Patient treatment • Patient education • Registered Dental Hygienist • Documentation review • Communication skills • Flexible schedule • Entry level • Dental clinic experience
Job Details
- Job Type
- Part-time
- Salary
- 65 - 75 USD hourly (130,000 - 150,000 USD annually)
- Median for Dental Hygienist in CA: $120k/yr
- Specialty
- Dental Hygienist
- Posted
- September 26, 2026
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