Dental Hygienist - Phoenix, AZ - Professional environment

Dental Hygienist 

Brighter Way Dental Center is a Phoenix-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dental center that provides affordable, comprehensive dental care, including implant dentistry and oral surgery, in a modern, patient-centered setting. The organization’s mission includes expanding access to care for veterans, unhoused individuals, survivors of domestic violence, and other underserved populations. 

Position Summary

Brighter Way Dental Center is seeking a highly organized, compassionate, and detail-oriented Dental Hygienist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical hygiene skills, excellent communication and customer service abilities, and experience in an implant or surgical dental setting. This role is responsible for delivering outstanding preventive and periodontal care, supporting treatment planning, educating patients, and collaborating closely with the front office and clinical team to create a smooth, welcoming patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive and periodontal hygiene services, including prophylaxis, scaling and root planing (SRP), periodontal therapy, sealants, fluoride application, and localized antimicrobial delivery
• Administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide when certified and appropriate
• Take digital radiographs, including CBCT imaging, and perform intraoral scans using Medit.
• Support treatment planning, case presentation, and patient education related to oral health, implant care, and recommended treatment
• Maintain infection control and OSHA compliance standards
• Greet and check in patients, helping ensure a positive and welcoming experience
• Coordinate with the dental team on patient flow, scheduling needs, and appointment readiness
• Document care accurately in patient records and update treatment-related information as needed
• Support insurance verification, patient communication, and other administrative tasks as needed to promote efficient office operations

Qualifications

• Active Dental Hygienist license required
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred 
• 3+ years of dental office experience preferred
• Experience in implant dentistry, oral surgery, or a specialty dental setting preferred
• Strong understanding of implant dental terminology and procedures
• Proficiency with dental software such as Dentrix and Dental Intel.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and patient education skills
• Exceptional organization, multitasking, and attention to detail
• Positive, proactive attitude with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of insurance billing and coding procedures preferred

Preferred Skills

• Local anesthesia administration
• Nitrous oxide inhalation certification
• Scaling and root planing (SRP)
• Periodontal therapy
• Soft tissue management
• Digital radiography, including CBCT
• Medit intraoral scanning
• Localized antimicrobial delivery
• Sealants and fluoride application
• Treatment planning support
• Case presentation
• Patient education
• Infection control/OSHA compliance
• Experience with Dentrix and Dental Intel

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance