Dental Hygienist
$191,360–$191,360 year
On-siteTakoma Park, Maryland, United States
Job Summary
Deliver comprehensive preventive and periodontal care including prophylaxis, scaling and root planing, oral cancer screenings, and digital charting while collaborating with a dedicated dental assistant to optimize schedule and manage room turnover. Partner with dentists to recommend treatment plans based on patient needs and proactively drive hygiene production by maximizing chair time and supporting same-day treatment opportunities. Maintain strong patient relationships through clear communication, trust-building, and personalized education within our Team (Assisted) Hygiene model. Engage in ongoing professional development through CE opportunities and internal forums. This role requires a full-time (32–40 hours/week), part-time, or PRN schedule and includes a competitive hourly rate with production bonuses.
Required Qualifications
- Degree from an accredited dental hygiene program
- Current, active hygiene license in the state you're applying for
- Current Anesthesia/ Nitrous license in applicable state
- Current CPR/BLS certification
- Comfort with digital charting and x-rays, intraoral cameras, and technology-driven care
- Open to full-time (32–40 hours/week including AM/PM and Saturday shifts), part-time (2–3 days/week including AM/PM and Saturday shifts), or PRN (work when you want!)
Desired Qualifications
- Ability to sit and stand for extended periods while performing hygiene procedures
- Manual dexterity and fine motor skills to handle instruments, perform scaling and polishing, and operate clinical equipment
- Adequate vision (with or without correction) to read charts, assess oral conditions, interpret radiographs, and document findings
- Ability to bend, reach, and maintain ergonomic positioning for patient care throughout the day
- Occasional lifting or movement of equipment, instrument trays, and supplies up to 25 pounds
- Ability to communicate effectively and compassionately with patients, team members, and other healthcare professionals in person and via technology
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