Dental Hygienist

Job Description

Job Description

Dental Hygienist – Smile Studio of Spring Lake | Spring Lake, NJ

We are a solo-doctor, private dental practice committed to delivering the highest level of clinical excellence, patient care, and customer service. Our practice environment is calm, refined, and relationship-driven. We are seeking an exceptional Registered Dental Hygienist who is professional, enthusiastic, dependable, and above all, honest and trustworthy. This role is ideal for a motivated, positive, detail-oriented clinical professional who takes pride in delivering white-glove patient care and enjoys being part of a close-knit, high-performing team.

Benefits

• Competitive rate of pay

• Bonus opportunity

• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

• Employee Discount

• Supportive, respectful, quality-focused work environment

Position Overview The Dental Hygienist plays a central role in the patient experience at Smile Studio of Spring Lake serving as a trusted clinician, patient educator, and key member of our tight-knit clinical team. This full-time, on-site position requires strong clinical skills, exceptional communication, integrity, and a genuine commitment to elevating every patient’s oral health and overall experience. As a cornerstone of our practice, you will maintain and elevate our standards of care through hands-on, personalized patient interaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive dental hygiene services, including prophylaxis, scaling, root planning, sealant application, and supportive periodontal maintenance

• Conduct thorough periodontal assessments, charting, and oral cancer screenings—examining for signs of periodontal disease, sores, recessed & bleeding gums, and oral lesions

• Take dental radiographs (digital X-rays) and intraoral photos; document findings accurately in Dentrix

• Apply preventive materials to teeth, including sealants and fluorides

• Assess patient eligibility for and perform teeth whitening procedures

• Educate patients on oral hygiene, treatment plans, and preventive dental care in a warm, unhurried manner; provide detailed instructions on brushing, flossing, and nutritional counseling

• Prepare, sterilize, and maintain dental instruments and equipment, ensuring all function safely and adequately

• Manage infection control and assist in medical and dental emergencies

• Document dental history, chief complaints, and observations; record and report patient reactions to dental staff and Dr. Scheddin

• Collaborate closely with Dr. Scheddin to support seamless clinical flow and co-diagnosis

• Use Dentrix and electronic records management systems to maintain accurate patient documentation

• Answer phones and assist with scheduling, managing appointments with professionalism and warmth

• Uphold the highest standards of professionalism, infection control, and patient confidentialityQualifications

• Current, active New Jersey RDH license in good standing required

• Experience with Dentrix and electronic records management strongly preferred

• Exceptional chairside manner, patient communication, and interpersonal skills

• Outgoing and trustworthy attitude with the capacity to handle patients with care and confidentiality

• Comfortable answering phones and scheduling patients in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment

• Highly organized, reliable, and detail-oriented with a strong commitment to clinical excellence

• Honest, ethical, and trustworthy with patient care and clinical information

• Kind and professional demeanor reflecting our commitment to elevated patient experiences

• Positive attitude and strong work ethic with a keen respect for punctuality and attendance

• Comfortable working independently in a solo-doctor private practice and as part of a close-knit team

• Ability to maintain a calm, soothing environment during clinical procedures

Schedule

• Monday – Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• On-site position requiring hands-on patient interactionIf you value integrity, clinical excellence, and delivering a refined, patient-centered experience in a high-end private practice, we would love to hear from you.

To Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter explaining why you would be a great fit for our practice.