Dental Hygienist

Callahan Dental; 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)

HSA/FSA Options

Job summary

Callahan Dental in Rockville, MD is seeking a full-time Dental Hygienist to join a collaborative team focused on patient-centered care. This role involves comprehensive hygiene services, digital x-rays, SRP, and preventive education in a modern practice.

The ideal candidate will hold an active Maryland license, be friendly and detail-oriented, and enjoy building lasting patient relationships in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Active Maryland Dental Hygiene License or awaiting licensure in Maryland.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience delivering comprehensive dental hygiene care including SRP and prophylaxis.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive dental hygiene care and patient education.
• Perform periodontal charting and assessments.
• Take digital dental X-rays and document findings.
• Perform prophylaxis and SRP procedures.
• Educate patients on preventive care and oral hygiene.

Skills

Dental hygiene

Patient care

Communication

Team player

Education

Active Maryland Dental Hygiene License

Tools

Dentrix

iTero

Cavitron

Dental laser

Air polisher

Job description

Location:Callahan DentalFull-Time Dental Hygienist – $65–$68/hourCallahan Dental | Rockville, MD 20850Build 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 USCompetitive 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 PMTuesday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PMWednesday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PMThursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMFriday, Saturday & Sunday: OffWe believe in taking care of our team!Our benefits include:Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision Insurance401(k) Retirement PlanPaid Time Off (PTO)Paid HolidaysAdditional Voluntary Insurance OptionsHealth Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) OptionsAs 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-ExemptWe are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability status or other legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.Completion of this form is voluntary and will only be used to report on candidate demographics. Nothing contained in this form will be accessible or used in hiring or other employment decisions. Information provided will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file for reporting purposes only.