Registered Dental Hygienist

Smile Programs; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 55,104 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Evenings, weekends and summers off

Competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Smile Programs is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist in Dayton, OH to deliver dental care to underserved children in schools. This role allows for a work-life balance with a schedule that aligns with school hours, including evenings, weekends, and summers off.

Ideal candidates will hold an active RDH license, have experience working with children, and be CPR certified. The compensation ranges from $40 to $50 per hour, complemented by a competitive benefits package.

Join Smile Programs in making a difference!

Qualifications

• Must hold an active RDH license.
• 1+ years of experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist.
• Current CPR (BLS) certification.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with oral health management of all patients.
• Provide oral hygiene services including prophylaxis and scaling.
• Travel daily to and from school sites.
• Document all services in the patient chart.

Skills

Experience working with children

Current CPR certification

Valid driver's license

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Education

Active RDH license

1+ years experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist

Job description

Dentistry with a Work-Life Balance

Make a difference while doing what you love.

About the Position

Ohio Dental Outreach, a school-based mobile dental practice, is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist in Dayton, OH and surrounding areas to provide dental care to underserved children in their schools.

Our innovative in‑school dental program offers a unique working environment: a workday that ends with the school day, with no nights or weekends, making it ideal for working parents and anyone who wants to make a difference in the dental field.

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) Qualifications

• Must hold an active RDH license.
• 1+ years of experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and willingness to travel to schools across counties.
• Works well with children and adults.
• Current CPR (BLS) certification.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) Responsibilities

• Assist with oral health management of all patients; be a team player at all times.
• Verify patient identity using name and date of birth before administering treatment and sign the chart to indicate verification was made.
• Obtain an oral health assessment of each patient (new-baseline; follow‑up).
• Review medical history and other pertinent oral health information.
• Provide oral hygiene services including prophylaxis, scaling, sealant, and fluoride application consistent with accepted best practices and standards.
• Assist the dentist as directed.
• Provide oral health education and counseling to each patient based on best practices.
• Document all services in the patient chart.
• Travel daily to and from school sites.

Ohio Dental Outreach Offers

• Evenings, weekends and summers off.
• School‑day schedule (approximately 6–7 hours; 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.).
• Competitive benefit package (health, dental, vision).
• Unique work experience and flexible scheduling.
• Full‑time and part‑time positions.
• Compensation $40–$50 per hour.
• State‑of‑the‑art portable dental equipment and latest technology with digital radiography.

Sound interesting? Call or text Venice at 855‑957‑4375 or email [e-mail]. (If texting/emailing, please include your name, contact information, and the location of this position.)

Who We Are

Smile Programs, the mobile dental team that is the nation’s leading in‑school dental program, has been serving underserved school‑aged children for more than two decades. By bringing dental care to schools, we give children access to preventive and restorative services that would otherwise be unavailable.

Join us in our mission to bring smiles and good oral health to where they are needed. Call or text us at 855‑957‑4375 or email [e-mail].

Rewarding Work. Competitive Compensation. Smile Programs.

Smile Programs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.