Dental Hygienist

Heartland Dental; Kittery (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Continuing Education (CE) Opportunities

Job summary

A leading dental organization is seeking a passionate Dental Hygienist in Kittery, Maine. This full-time role offers a competitive pay and a robust benefits package, including health insurance and dental coverage. The ideal candidate will have a valid dental hygienist license and a degree in dental hygiene. The role involves building patient relationships, providing educational support, and participating in a collaborative team environment. New graduates are encouraged to apply as mentorship opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Current dental hygienist license in Maine required.
• Excellent working knowledge of dental hygiene procedures.
• CPR Certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient-centered care and education.
• Participate in team collaboration and meetings.
• Ensure documentation complies with medical standards.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Team player

Commitment to ongoing learning

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene

Tools

Digital x-rays

Electronic medical record systems

Job description

Dental Hygienist - Kittery, Maine

Location: Kittery, Maine 03904
Hours: Monday-Friday: 7:00am - 5:00pm

Position: Full-Time (Monday-Thursday) | Competitive Pay | Full Benefits

Are you a passionate dental hygienist looking for more than just a job? Do you want to be part of a team that values your time, your voice, and your growth? If so, we’d love to meet you!

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

Patient-Centered Care: We believe in quality over quantity. Our practice is designed to give you the time you need to build trust with patients, educate them on oral health, and deliver exceptional care—without feeling rushed.

Full Benefits Package: We take care of our team with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Paid Continuing Education (CE) Opportunities
• And more!

Mentorship & Onboarding: Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, you’ll be supported by experienced hygiene mentors and a structured onboarding program tailored to your success.

Team Collaboration: We believe in synergy. Join regularly scheduled meetings with our doctors and hygiene team to align on patient care, share insights, and foster a collaborative environment.

What We’re Looking For

• A licensed Dental Hygienist with a passion for patient care
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A team player who thrives in a supportive, collaborative environment
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development

What You’ll Gain

• Competitive benefits including health insurance and retirement savings plans, six paid holidays and PTO
• Continuing education to enhance your clinical skills and patient care knowledge
• Access to an expansive network of mentors with 1:1 hygiene mentorship support and networking opportunities
• Unparalleled business support and top-quality supplies and labs to deliver exceptional patient care
• Opportunity to join a secure company with 20+ years of industry-leading experience, offering unlimited growth potential

Minimum Qualifications

• Current dental hygienist license in Maine 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

• New graduates welcome to apply!
• Experience using Velscope, Diagnodent, digital scanner, digital x-rays, and electronic medical record systems
• Desire to continue learning and grow clinical skills to meet patient needs and provide preventative care
• Clinical needs as required by the office

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation
• Prolonged periods of sitting and standing
• Ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times
• Availability to attend virtual training sessions (or in-person) periodically throughout the year
• TB test required for all new hires in dental office positions, except in FL & TN

Who is 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 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.

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.