Self-Employed Dental Hygienist

Escape the ordinary and experience the exceptional in Cornwall – one of the UK’s most beautiful and inspiring places to live and work.

At Smile Together, we’re redefining dentistry. As a certified B Corp and employee-owned Community Interest Company (CIC), we combine clinical excellence with social purpose, investing profits back into services, our people, and the communities we serve.

Are you a clinician who is compassionate, community-minded, and motivated to make a positive impact? Then this role is for you.

Rates:

Denplan Patients Hygiene appointments – £28 per appointment – based on a 30-minute appointment (if longer and part of plan would work out the difference to add on, e.g 45 minutes would = £42).

Private paying patients, monies generated – 35% – all paying hygiene appointments.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Deliver high-quality preventive, periodontal, and restorative care (if applicable) to a diverse patient population.
• Work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team committed to reducing oral health inequalities and improving long-term oral health across Cornwall.
• Undertake oral health assessments, including periodontal charting and risk assessment.
• Provide thorough scale and polish treatments and non-surgical periodontal therapy
• Deliver personalised preventive and oral hygiene advice tailored to individual needs.
• Apply fluoride varnish and fissure sealants as appropriate.

What You’ll Bring

• Recognised qualification in Dental Hygiene
• Current registration with the General Dental Council (without conditions).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a compassionate, patient-centred approach.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• A genuine enthusiasm for improving oral health access in Cornwall.

Why Choose Smile Together?

• We’re expanding our services, with multiple opportunities across two locations– practices offering high-quality patient-led care, supporting a broad range of patient needs.
• Modern, purpose-built surgeries equipped with the latest dental technology.
• The chance to work within a B Corp certified, employee owned social enterprise with strong values and a commitment to social impact.
• A supportive, inclusive workplace culture that prioritises wellbeing and professional fulfilment.
• Competitive remuneration package
• Flexible working options and a healthy work-life balance.
• Access to ongoing CPD, training and development opportunities.