Dental Hygienist
Gilder Creek Dental Care
Simpsonville, SC

Dental Hygienist – Full Time

Gilder Creek Dental Care | Simpsonville, SC

At Gilder Creek Dental Care, we’re looking for a full-time Dental Hygienist who is kind, hardworking, and ready to be part of a team that truly values collaboration and patient care.

Our office describes its culture as collaborative, compassionate, engaging, hardworking, positive, and professional. We’re looking for a hygienist who will complement that environment and take pride in building relationships with patients while working alongside the rest of the dental team.

Schedule

This is a full-time, four-day workweek:

• Monday–Thursday
• 7:30 AM–5:00 PM

What We’re Looking For

The right hygienist for Gilder Creek Dental Care is someone who brings a positive attitude to the office, works hard, treats patients and teammates with kindness, and understands the importance of teamwork.

Ideally, we would love to find someone with at least one year of dental hygiene experience, but previous experience is preferred, not required. Experience with Dentrix is also preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

As a Dental Hygienist, you will play an important role in supporting patients' oral health and creating a positive experience during each visit. Responsibilities include:

• Provide thorough, patient-focused dental hygiene care.
• Perform dental cleanings and periodontal therapy within the hygienist's scope of practice.
• Assess patients' oral health and communicate findings with the dentist and clinical team.
• Take dental radiographs as appropriate.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, preventive care, periodontal health, and recommended home-care routines.
• Build trusting, professional relationships with patients and help them feel comfortable during treatment.
• Maintain accurate and complete patient documentation.
• Follow established clinical protocols, infection-control standards, and safety procedures.
• Partner closely with the dentist, clinical team, and business team to support an efficient patient experience.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and well-prepared clinical environment.
• Contribute to a positive team culture by communicating openly, supporting coworkers, and stepping in when help is needed.
• Participate in continuing education and professional development to maintain clinical knowledge and skills.

Qualifications

• Current or pending South Carolina Dental Hygienist license as required to practice.
• Graduate of an accredited dental hygiene program.
• Strong interpersonal and patient communication skills.
• Compassionate and professional approach to patient care.
• Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to collaborate and support others.
• Dependable, hardworking, and committed to delivering quality care.
• Ability to work the full-time Monday–Thursday schedule.
• One or more years of dental hygiene experience preferred, but not required.
• Dentrix experience preferred, but not required.
• Ability and willingness to learn office systems, technology, and clinical protocols.

About Gilder Creek Dental Care

Gilder Creek Dental Care in Simpsonville, South Carolina, is looking for a hygienist who wants to be part of a team-centered practice where people work hard while supporting one another.

The office describes its team as collaborative, compassionate, engaging, hardworking, positive, and professional. Teamwork is an important part of the environment, and the ideal hygienist will be someone who brings kindness, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to contribute to the entire team's success.

If you’re looking for a full-time hygiene opportunity where you can build relationships with patients, work alongside a collaborative team, and continue growing professionally, we’d love to connect with you.