Dental Hygienist - Bellingham, WA
Job Description
Bright Now! Dental | Full-Time or Part-Time | Monday–Friday
$10,000 Sign-On Bonus (Full-Time)
$60.00 – $65.00 per hour + uncapped hygiene bonus incentive
Imagine building your dental career in Bellingham, Washington—where coastal beauty, mountain views, and a strong sense of community come together. From scenic waterfront trails and weekend hikes in the North Cascades to vibrant local coffee shops and farmers markets, Bellingham offers a lifestyle that’s as rewarding as the work you do.
At Bright Now! Dental – Bellingham, supported by Smile Brands, you’ll enjoy the best of both worlds: the welcoming, patient-first feel of a private practice with the stability, technology, and resources of a nationally supported organization. Whether you’re looking to grow clinically, build meaningful patient relationships, or put down roots in a community-focused town, this is a place where you can truly thrive.
You create smiles—we support them.
Why You’ll Love This Role
Autonomy with Support - Practice with confidence and independence while being backed by a collaborative, experienced team.
Growth Made Easy - Company-paid CE, mentorship, and modern technology help you continuously expand your skills.
Make a Real Impact - Focus on prevention, education, and long-term oral health—building trust with patients who value your care.
A Culture That Cares - Work in a positive, respectful environment that leads with kindness, empathy, and teamwork.
Work-Life Balance, Bellingham Style - Enjoy weekday schedules and time to explore everything the Pacific Northwest has to offer—before or after your shift.
Schedule (days/hours)
Monday- Thursday- 8am-5pm Friday- 7am-4pm
Responsibilities
What You’ll Do
- Deliver high-quality standard of care through preventive treatments, diagnostics, and evidence-based protocols.
- Educate and motivate patients toward better oral and overall health.
- Collaborate with dentists and hygiene teammates to co-diagnose and personalize treatment.
- Create a welcoming, judgement-free environment for every patient.
- Stay current with new technologies and instruments that advance care.
Qualifications
Who We’re Looking For
- A licensed dental hygienist who is passionate about patient care, education, and practicing at the top of their scope to improve oral health outcomes.
- Either an active state hygiene license or eligibility to become licensed (new grads are welcome!)
- A current CPR certification
Compensation
Up to $60.00 - $65.00 per hour
About Us
Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off (“PTO”), health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan. As a dental hygienist, you'll also enjoy complimentary CEs and access to other internal training opportunities to support your growth.
Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 30 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!® Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site.
Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [email protected]
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Who We’re Looking For
- A licensed dental hygienist who is passionate about patient care, education, and practicing at the top of their scope to improve oral health outcomes.
- Either an active state hygiene license or eligibility to become licensed (new grads are welcome!)
- A current CPR certification
What You’ll Do
- Deliver high-quality standard of care through preventive treatments, diagnostics, and evidence-based protocols.
- Educate and motivate patients toward better oral and overall health.
- Collaborate with dentists and hygiene teammates to co-diagnose and personalize treatment.
- Create a welcoming, judgement-free environment for every patient.
- Stay current with new technologies and instruments that advance care.