Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) – Temporary Assignment | $60–$65/Hour

PopUp Smiles; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly compensation

Flexible temporary assignments

Fully equipped mobile dental clinics

Supportive clinical and operational 팀

Opportunities for recurring DentalDays

Potential travel assistance for Qoalif

Job summary

PopUp Smiles is seeking experienced, Iowa-licensed Registered Dental Hygienists to support our upcoming Dental Days in Bondurant, Iowa. Our mobile clinics bring high-quality care directly to workplaces and communities, offering compassionate, confident hygienists a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

This assignment provides competitive hourly pay ($60–$65/hour), flexible scheduling, and potential travel assistance for qualifying providers.

Qualifications

• CPR/BLS certification is required.
• Strong periodontal treatment and patient education skills are essential.
• Experience working in a mobile dental environment is preferred.
• Excellent communication and patient care skills are required.
• Ability to work efficiently in a mobile clinic setting.
• Active, unrestricted Iowa dental hygiene license is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform dental prophylaxis and periodontal maintenance.
• Provide scaling and root planing (SRP).
• Perform laser-assisted periodontal treatment when trained.
• Conduct periodontal assessments and maintain clinical documentation.
• Educate patients on preventive care and oral hygiene.
• Collaborate with dentists and staff to ensure efficient patient care.

Skills

CPR/BLS certification

Mobile dental environment experience

Excellent communication and patient‑or

Strong periodontal treatment skills

Ability to work efficiently

Patient education skills

Education

Iowa dental hygiene license

Job description

About the Opportunity

PopUp Smiles is seeking experienced, Iowa-licensed Registered Dental Hygienists to support our upcoming Dental Days in Bondurant, Iowa.

We bring high-quality dental care directly to workplaces and communities through fully equipped mobile dental clinics. We're looking for compassionate, confident hygienists who enjoy providing exceptional patient care in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

This is a great opportunity for hygienists seeking competitive compensation, flexible scheduling, and additional income without a long-term commitment.

Assignment Details

• Dates: November 9–13, 2026
• Actual work location: Bondurant, IA (Greater Des Moines Area); posting location: Des Moines, IA
• Compensation: $60–$65 per hour, depending on experience
• Schedule: Full-week and partial-week availability considered
• Travel and accommodations: Local hygienists are encouraged to apply. Travel assistance and hotel accommodations may be available for qualified out-of-area providers, including those available for as few as two assignment days, subject to prior approval.
• Future opportunities: Additional temporary assignments may be available.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Perform dental prophylaxis and periodontal maintenance
• Provide scaling and root planing (SRP)
• Perform laser-assisted periodontal treatment when properly trained and authorized
• Conduct periodontal assessments and maintain accurate clinical documentation
• Educate patients on preventive care and oral hygiene
• Collaborate with dentists and clinical support staff to ensure efficient patient care

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Iowa dental hygiene license
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Professional liability insurance as required for the assignment
• Strong periodontal treatment and patient education skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a mobile dental environment
• Excellent communication and patient care skills

Why Join PopUp Smiles?

• Competitive hourly compensation
• Flexible temporary assignments
• Fully equipped mobile dental clinics
• Supportive clinical and operational team
• Opportunities for recurring Dental Days
• Potential travel assistance for qualifying providers