Dental Hygienist

Kennebunk Center for Dentistry; Kennebunk (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401k

Employee dental benefits

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

Kennebunk Center for Dentistry is seeking a friendly, compassionate Dental Hygienist to join our patient-centered team in Maine. You will provide comprehensive hygiene care, educate patients, and help maintain long-term relationships through personalized care and clear communication with the dentist and team.

We value proactive prevention, meticulous record-keeping, and a collaborative approach to delivering quality dental care in a welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• Current Dental Hygiene license and required certifications.
• Strong clinical and periodontal assessment skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team-oriented with a genuine commitment to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive hygiene care including cleanings and radiographs.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and home care.
• Build strong, welcoming relationships with patients.
• Tailor care to individual patient needs and concerns.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to dentist and team.
• Maintain accurate records and follow infection-control protocols.
• Support patient retention and ongoing engagement with the practice.

Skills

Clinical dentistry skills

Periodontal assessment

Patient education

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Dental Hygienist license

Job description

We are looking for a friendly, compassionate, and clinically skilled Dental Hygienist to join our team. Our practice is focused on providing excellent hygiene care while building genuine, long-term relationships with our patients.

We believe great hygiene care is about more than a cleaning—it’s about patient education, prevention, trust, and making every patient feel comfortable and cared for.

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive preventive hygiene care, including cleanings, periodontal assessments, radiographs, fluoride, and periodontal therapy as appropriate.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, periodontal health, and personalized home-care recommendations.
• Build strong, lasting relationships with patients and create a welcoming, comfortable experience.
• Listen to patients’ concerns and tailor care to their individual needs.
• Identify and communicate clinical findings and recommended treatment to the dentist and clinical team.
• Encourage patients to stay proactive with their preventive and periodontal care.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and follow infection-control and practice protocols.
• Work collaboratively with the entire dental team to provide seamless, patient-centered care.
• Help support patient retention and continued engagement with the practice.

Qualifications:

• Current Dental Hygiene license and required certifications.
• Strong clinical and periodontal assessment skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Warm, personable, and patient-focused.
• Reliable, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to educate patients in a positive manner.
• Team-oriented with a genuine commitment to providing exceptional patient care.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Relocation and licensing assistance available for out of state candidates
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401k
• Employee dental benefits
• Continuing education and professional growth opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• A patient-centered practice that values kindness, relationships, and quality care.

If you are passionate about dental hygiene and enjoy getting to know your patients and making a meaningful difference in their oral health, we would love to meet you!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

License/Certification:

• Registered Dental Hygienist (Required)

Work Location: In person