Dental Hygienist

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.

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 position requires strong clinical skills, excellent communication, integrity, and a genuine commitment to elevating every patient’s oral health and overall experience. 

Key Responsibilities    

•    Perform thorough prophylaxis, periodontal therapy, and supportive periodontal maintenance   

 •    Conduct comprehensive periodontal assessments, charting, and oral cancer screenings    

•    Take digital X-rays and intraoral photos, and document findings accurately in Dentrix    

•    Educate patients on oral hygiene, treatment plans, and preventive care in a warm, unhurried manner    

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

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

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

•    Contribute to a calm, refined, and welcoming environment that reflects the Smile Studio standardQualifications    

•    Active New Jersey RDH license in good standing required    

•    2+ years of clinical hygiene experience preferred    

•    Experience with Dentrix strongly preferred    

•    Exceptional chairside manner, patient communication, and interpersonal skills    •    Comfortable answering phones and scheduling patients in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment    

•    Highly organized, reliable, and detail-oriented    

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

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

•    Competitive guaranteed rate of pay    

•    Outstanding bonus opportunity    

•    Supportive, respectful, quality-focused work environmentSchedule    

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

•    Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM    

• If 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.