Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

Aspire Dental, Supported by Smile Brands | Irvine, CA

At Aspire Dental, supported by Smile Brands, we're redefining what it means to work in dentistry. Our practice combines the personalized, relationship-focused feel of a private office with the resources, technology, and support of a leading dental organization. Here, you'll have the freedom to practice at the top of your license while making a lasting impact on the health and confidence of your patients.

If you're passionate about patient care, prevention, and creating exceptional experiences, we'd love to meet you.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Practice with Purpose

Build meaningful relationships with patients while helping them achieve healthier smiles through education, prevention, and personalized care.

Clinical Autonomy & Support

Enjoy the independence to make clinical decisions while collaborating with a team that values your expertise and supports your success.

Invest in Your Growth

Take advantage of company-paid continuing education, mentorship opportunities, and career development pathways designed to help you advance professionally.

Modern Technology

Work with innovative tools and equipment that enhance patient care, streamline workflows, and support clinical excellence.

A Team That Feels Like Family

Join a positive, collaborative culture where your contributions are valued, your voice is heard, and your well-being matters.

What You'll Do

• Deliver exceptional preventive and periodontal care using evidence-based clinical practices.
• Perform comprehensive periodontal assessments and identify opportunities to improve patient oral health.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, disease prevention, and long-term wellness strategies.
• Partner closely with dentists to co-diagnose conditions and develop individualized treatment recommendations.
• Build trust with patients through compassionate communication and a personalized approach to care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with infection control and regulatory standards.
• Contribute to a welcoming, patient-centered environment that encourages lifelong dental health.

What We're Looking For

• Active Registered Dental Hygienist license in the State of California.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Strong communication and patient education skills.
• Commitment to delivering outstanding patient care and building long-term relationships.
• New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation
• Sign-on bonus opportunities available
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Company-paid Continuing Education
• Career growth opportunities within Smile Brands
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources
• Supportive leadership and collaborative team culture

Join Aspire Dental

Whether you're an experienced hygienist looking for your next long-term home or a new graduate eager to launch your career, Aspire Dental offers the support, technology, and culture to help you thrive while making a meaningful difference in the lives of your patients every day.

Apply today and discover why so many dental professionals choose to grow their careers with Aspire Dental and Smile Brands.

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.

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 

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 28 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 careers@smilebrands.com.

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