Dental Hygienist

Guardian Dentistry Partners; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Additional Voluntary Insurance Options

Health Savings Account (HSA) and FSA

Job summary

Callahan Dental in Rockville, Maryland is seeking a friendly, patient-focused Full-Time Dental Hygienist to join our supportive team. You will provide comprehensive hygiene care, take digital X-rays, and help create personalized treatment plans.

You will enjoy a four-day workweek, competitive pay of $65–$68 per hour, and modern technology including iTero, Dentrix, Cavitron. We value collaboration and patient relationships and support your professional growth.

Qualifications

• Active Maryland Dental Hygiene License or currently awaiting Maryland licensure.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience providing comprehensive dental hygiene care.
• Knowledge of periodontal charting, digital X-rays, prophylaxis, SRP, patient education, and fluoride treatments.
• Comfortable working with dental technology and electronic dental records.
• Positive attitude and a genuine desire to work as part of a team.
• Commitment to patient education, preventive dentistry, and quality clinical care.

Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive dental hygiene care.
• Performing periodontal charting and assessments.
• Taking digital dental X-rays.
• Performing dental prophylaxis and scaling and root planing (SRP).
• Educating patients on proper oral hygiene and preventive care.
• Providing fluoride treatments.
• Identifying and communicating periodontal and oral health concerns.
• Developing individualized hygiene care recommendations based on patient needs.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with patients.
• Collaborating with the doctor and dental team to ensure an exceptional patient experience.
• Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and patient records.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Tools

iTero

Dental laser

Air polisher

Cavitron

Dentrix

Job description

Location: Callahan Dental Full-Time Dental Hygienist – $65–$68/hour Callahan Dental | Rockville, MD 20850 Build a career where quality patient care comes first!

Callahan Dental, led by Dr. Cheryl Callahan, is looking for a friendly, motivated, and patient-focused Full-Time Dental Hygienist to join our supportive and collaborative team in Rockville, Maryland.

At Callahan Dental, we believe in providing exceptional dentistry in a comfortable, welcoming environment. Our philosophy centers on personalized care, preventive dentistry, lasting patient relationships, and treating every patient like family.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING WITH US

• Competitive Pay: $65–$68 per hour, based on experience.
• One-Hour Hygiene Recall Appointments: Time to provide thorough, quality care.
• New Patient Appointments: 1–1.5 hours to get to know patients and complete comprehensive assessments.
• Patient-Centered Periodontal Care: SRP appointments scheduled according to individual patient needs and severity.
• Consistent, Manageable Schedule: Enjoy a predictable four-day workweek.
• Modern Dental Technology: iTero, dental laser, air polisher, Cavitron, and Dentrix.
• Supportive Doctor and Team: Work alongside professionals who value collaboration, communication, and patient relationships.
• Quality Over Quantity: Fee-for-service practice focused on personalized care rather than rushing through appointments.

Enjoy a consistent Monday–Thursday schedule with Fridays off!

• Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Friday, Saturday & Sunday: Off

We believe in taking care of our team!

Our Benefits Include

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Additional Voluntary Insurance Options
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Options

As a Dental Hygienist at Callahan Dental, you will play an important role in helping our patients maintain excellent oral health.

Responsibilities Include

• Providing comprehensive dental hygiene care.
• Performing periodontal charting and assessments.
• Taking digital dental X-rays.
• Performing dental prophylaxis and scaling and root planing (SRP).
• Educating patients on proper oral hygiene and preventive care.
• Providing fluoride treatments.
• Identifying and communicating periodontal and oral health concerns.
• Developing individualized hygiene care recommendations based on patient needs.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with patients.
• Collaborating with the doctor and dental team to ensure an exceptional patient experience.
• Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and patient records.

Our ideal candidate is friendly, dependable, detail-oriented, and passionate about providing excellent patient care.

Qualifications Include

• Active Maryland Dental Hygiene License or currently awaiting Maryland licensure.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience providing comprehensive dental hygiene care.
• Knowledge of periodontal charting, digital X-rays, prophylaxis, SRP, patient education, and fluoride treatments.
• Comfortable working with dental technology and electronic dental records.
• Positive attitude and a genuine desire to work as part of a team.
• Commitment to patient education, preventive dentistry, and quality clinical care.

At Callahan Dental, you won't just be filling an appointment schedule. You'll have the opportunity to build meaningful patient relationships and deliver the level of care you were trained to provide.

If you're looking for a dental hygiene position with a consistent schedule, competitive compensation, excellent benefits, modern technology, and a team that truly values quality care, we would love to hear from you!

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

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