Dental Hygienist

Heartland Dental; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

A leading dental practice in Bethesda is seeking a dedicated Part-Time Hygienist to join their team. The ideal candidate will provide exceptional patient care and work with modern technology. This position offers a warm work environment with competitive benefits such as health insurance and vacation time. Responsibilities include patient education and providing clinical services. The practice fosters a culture of support and growth, allowing you to thrive in your career.

Qualifications

• Current dental hygienist license in Maryland.
• Excellent working knowledge of dentistry and patient documentation.
• CPR Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient care and education.
• Utilize modern dental technology during procedures.
• Work collaboratively in a supportive team environment.

Skills

Clinical autonomy

Patient education

Fast-paced environment

Technology proficiency

Education

Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene

Current dental hygienist license in Maryland

Tools

Digital x-rays

Electronic medical record systems

Velscope

Diagnodent

Digital scanner

Job description

Job Summary

A Patient-First Practice Looking for a Passionate Part‑Time Hygienist. Join our team at Fusion Dental - Bethesda and deliver a level of care you’re proud of!

$7,500 WELCOME BONUS

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Fusion Dental – Bethesda is a warm, positive, and genuinely collaborative practice located one block from the Bethesda Metro. Our team leads with kindness, flexibility, and a “say YES” mindset that creates a supportive, family‑style environment where both patients and providers feel valued.

This role is perfect for a hygienist who:

• Enjoys single‑column hygiene with consistent 60‑minute appointments
• Values clinical autonomy with mentorship available
• Excels in a fast‑moving, productive environment with strong systems and support
• Loves connecting with patients and educating them at a high level
• Wants to work with modern technology including iTero and VideaAI
• Thrives in a culture that is upbeat, open, and focused on growth

Schedule

Monday 7:40 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday 7:40 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday 7:40 AM – 2:00 PM

Benefits

• Competitive benefits including health insurance and retirement savings plans, six paid holidays and PTO (paid time off)
• Continuing education to provide you opportunity to develop your full potential and enhance your clinical skills to provide education and care to your patients.
• Access to an expansive network of mentors with 1:1 hygiene mentorship support and networking opportunities available at your fingertips.
• Unparalleled business support and the highest quality supplies and labs to deliver exceptional patient care.
• Opportunity to be a part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry‑leading experience that provides a stable career with unlimited growth potential

If You’re Looking For…

• A team that feels like family
• A schedule with balance (Fridays end at 2!)
• A practice that supports your ideas and growth
• A place where your impact is felt immediately
• …you’ll thrive at Fusion Dental Bethesda.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current dental hygienist license in Maryland and an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene (where required)
• Excellent working knowledge of dentistry, dental hygiene procedures, dental patient screening and medical history documentation
• CPR Certification

Preferred Experience

• 1+ years of clinical experience preferred, but new graduates are also welcome!
• Experience using Velscope, Diagnodent, digital scanner, digital x-rays and electronic medical record systems
• Desire to continue learning and grow clinical skills to meet needs of patients and provide preventative care and overall maintenance of patients’ dental health
• Clinical needs as required by office

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform essential duties as deemed necessary by the Office/ Doctor/ Heartland Dental with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position
• Prolonged periods sitting and standing
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times
• Availability to attend virtual training sessions (or in‑person) periodically throughout the year
• As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for both team members and patients, a tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions. This is a standard requirement for dental office roles and must be completed prior to starting employment. The test will be arranged during the pre‑employment process, and any necessary guidance or paperwork will be provided. Not applicable in the state of FL & TN.

About Heartland Dental

Heartland Dental is the nation's largest dental support organization, providing non‑clinical administrative support services to more than 3,000 supported doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia in over 1,800 dental offices. Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Supported doctors are the leaders of their practice and retain clinical autonomy. All Heartland Dental supported doctors are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and experiences to the communities they serve.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Heartland Dental, we’re committed to living our core values which promote diversity and inclusion. We provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment.