Dental Hygienist

Kennebunk Center for Dentistry; Kennebunk (ME); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Relocation & licensing help

Health insurance

PTO and 401k

Dental benefits

Continuing education

Collaborative team

Patient-centered care

Job summary

Kennebunk Center for Dentistry in Kennebunk, ME seeks a friendly Dental Hygienist to provide high-quality preventive care and patient education. This in-person role emphasizes building long-term relationships and comfort for every patient.

You will perform cleanings, assess periodontal health, take radiographs, and collaborate with the dentist and team. We offer competitive pay, benefits, relocation/licensing assistance, and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive, patient-centered

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Dental Hygiene license and required certifications.
• Strong clinical and periodontal assessment skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Warm, personable, patient-focused, and reliable.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to educate patients positively.
• Team-oriented with a commitment to quality patient care.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Patient education

Team-oriented

Reliable & organized

Education

Dental Hygiene 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 off401k
• 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