Traveling Hygienist

<p>As a Traveling Hygienist, you’ll deliver best-in-class clinical care across multiple studios within your market—supporting teams where you’re needed most. Whether covering PTO, supporting leaves, or helping maintain continuity in open roles, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring our patients receive consistent, high-quality care across the Tend network.</p> <p>This role is built for adaptable, high-performing hygienists who enjoy variety, thrive in dynamic environments, and want to expand their clinical experience across different teams and studios—while maintaining a predictable schedule and strong earning potential.</p> <p>You’ll deliver top-tier preventive care in a modern, thoughtfully designed studio — with the support of a dedicated dental assistant through our Team (Assisted) Hygiene model. You’ll treat a well-booked schedule of patients with the tools, systems, and support you need to deliver clinical excellence and outstanding patient experiences. At Tend, we’re committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive environment where both our patients and our teams feel respected, represented, and truly cared for. Our model is built for driven hygienists: those who value autonomy, crave efficiency, and take pride in high-performance care.</p> <p><strong>We offer a competitive hourly rate and monthly bonus based on production with top earning Hygienists making $73/hr with bonus. You’ll receive transparency and support to help you thrive — no surprises, just opportunity.</strong></p> <p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p> <ul> <li>Deliver comprehensive preventive and periodontal care — including prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, scaling and root planing (SRP), gingivitis scaling, oral cancer screenings, Itero scan, sealants, Zoom whitening, Perio Protect, Curodont, fluoride treatments, and patient education — all in alignment with evidence-based clinical guidelines</li> <li>Collaborate with a dedicated dental assistant to optimize your schedule, manage sterilization and room turnover, and support patient care and documentation</li> <li>Partner with dentists for hygiene exams to identify and recommend treatment plans based on patient needs</li> <li>Proactively drive hygiene production by maximizing chair time, recommending preventive care, and supporting same-day treatment opportunities</li> <li>​​Work within Tend’s Team (Assisted) Hygiene model, partnering closely with dedicated dental assistants to deliver efficient, high-quality care, enhance the patient experience, and create a more supported, team-driven clinical environment</li> <li>Maintain strong relationships with patients through clear communication, trust-building, and personalized education</li> <li>Collaborate closely with the broader studio team — including doctors, assistants, and operations leaders — to ensure s