Dental Hygiene Assistant

Help patients feel comfortable. Help our hygienists deliver exceptional care.

Superior Dental Health is a family-owned dental practice guided by a simple mission: Improving Lives, Serving Others. We value teamwork, patient education, and helping our team members grow.

We’re looking for a dependable, motivated Dental Hygiene Assistant who enjoys helping others and keeping a busy clinical day running smoothly.

About the Role

You’ll work closely with our hygienists in an assisted hygiene model, helping with patient preparation, imaging, charting, room turnover, and sterilization. Your support allows hygienists to focus on clinical care while helping patients feel welcomed, informed, and comfortable.

Our schedule and patient needs change throughout the day. Success in this role means staying organized, adjusting priorities, and communicating with your teammates.

What You’ll Do

• Welcome patients, help them get settled, and prepare them for their hygiene appointments.
• Review and update medical histories and patient information.
• Take dental X-rays and digital scans as permitted by your training and qualifications.
• Assist hygienists with charting, documentation, and chairside support.
• Prepare treatment rooms, disinfect surfaces, and restock supplies between patients.
• Clean, sterilize, and organize instruments according to infection control protocols.
• Coordinate with the clinical and front office teams to keep appointments moving smoothly.
• Maintain accurate records and protect patient confidentiality.

Who Will Thrive Here

• A team player: You look for ways to help and take pride in making the whole team successful.
• Adaptable: You’re comfortable with a schedule that changes daily and can shift priorities with a positive attitude.
• Patient focused: You help people feel at ease and treat every patient with kindness and respect.
• Organized and dependable: You notice details, follow through, and come prepared.
• Willing to learn: You welcome coaching and want to build your clinical skills.
• Proactive: You anticipate what’s needed and take initiative within your training and responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Previous dental assisting or dental office experience preferred.
• Familiarity with dental terminology, instruments, and infection control practices.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Comfort learning dental practice software and digital technology.
• Appropriate training or credentials for assigned clinical duties, including dental X-rays.

Our Core Values

Patient Focused • Team Player • Positive Attitude • Willing to Learn • Committed

If you enjoy a hands-on role where your effort makes a difference for patients and teammates, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join Superior Dental Health!

Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Patient room cleaning • Patient comfort • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Oral hygiene • Medical chart preparation • Teamwork • Dental office • Digital imaging • Preparing dental treatment areas • Interpersonal skills • Pre-examination patient preparation • Greeting customers • Practice management software • Full-time • Greeting dental patients • Care documentation • Assisting medical staff • Relocation assistance • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Health insurance • Preparing medical treatment area • Dental insurance • 401(k) • Dental terminology • Paid time off • Task prioritization • On-the-job training • Uniform allowance • Organizational skills • Dental equipment • Dental office experience • Stocking • Vision insurance • 401(k) matching • In-person • Employee discount • Clinical confidentiality policies • Paid orientation • Managing patient records • Surface decontamination • Opportunities for advancement • Communication skills • Entry level • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Referral program