Dental Hygienist – Smile Design Lutz
Location: Lutz, FL
Schedule: Full-Time
Monday–Thursday: 7:45 a.m.–4:15 p.m. | Friday: 7:45 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join a Growing Team and Help Lead the Future of Our Hygiene Department
Smile Design Lutz is seeking an experienced, patient-focused Dental Hygienist to join our team as a key leader within our growing practice. We are looking for a strong clinician with 4+ years of hygiene experience who is excited about partnering with our new doctor, helping lead our hygiene program, and creating an exceptional patient experience.
The ideal candidate is energetic, motivated, and passionate about patient care. They thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy collaborating with teammates, and are committed to helping patients achieve lifelong oral health. This is an excellent opportunity for a hygienist who wants to make a meaningful impact while contributing to the continued growth and success of the practice.
Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional preventive and therapeutic dental hygiene care.
- Perform patient screenings, periodontal assessments, and oral health evaluations.
- Provide patient education regarding oral hygiene, treatment recommendations, and preventive care.
- Perform prophylaxis, scaling and root planing, periodontal maintenance, and other hygiene services as allowed by state regulations.
- Partner with the doctor to identify treatment needs and support comprehensive patient care.
- Build trusting relationships with patients and help improve treatment acceptance through education.
- Maintain accurate and thorough patient records and clinical documentation.
- Adhere to infection control, OSHA, HIPAA, and clinical best practices.
- Serve as a leader within the hygiene department by promoting clinical excellence, teamwork, and patient-centered care.
- Support a positive office culture and contribute to the continued growth of the practice.
Requirements
- Current Florida Dental Hygienist license in good standing.
- Minimum of 4 years of clinical dental hygiene experience required.
- Ability to perform comprehensive periodontal assessments and non-surgical periodontal therapy.
- Strong understanding of patient education, preventive care, and periodontal health.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Availability to work the full-time schedule:
- Monday–Thursday: 7:45 a.m.–4:15 p.m.
- Friday: 7:45 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
- Commitment to providing high-quality patient care and supporting practice growth.
Qualifications
- Active Florida Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license.
- Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and team members.
- Leadership mindset with the ability to help guide and influence a growing hygiene team.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Positive, energetic, and hardworking approach to patient care.
- Experience with Dentrix, Dexis, Videa AI, and iTero is preferred but not required.
- Passion for continuous learning and professional development.
- Desire to contribute to a collaborative, growth-oriented office culture.
About Smile Design Lutz
Smile Design Lutz is an energetic, growing, and hardworking dental practice dedicated to delivering outstanding patient care and creating lifelong relationships with our patients. Our team is committed to clinical excellence, teamwork, and providing a welcoming environment where both patients and team members can thrive.
As our practice continues to grow, we are looking for a strong lead hygienist who will play an important role in partnering with our new doctor and helping shape the future of our hygiene department. We embrace innovation, collaboration, and professional growth, making this an exciting opportunity for an experienced hygienist looking to take the next step in their career.