Temp Dental Hygienist: Maternity Leave Coverage

Oak Hills Family Dental; Birmingham (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Six paid holidays

PTO

Continuing education

Hygiene mentorship program

Lab supplies and clinical support

Career growth potential

Job summary

Oak Hills Family Dental in Kansas City, MO, seeks a Dental Hygienist for a temporary maternity-leave assignment from November 2026 to April 2027. The role is on-site with a full schedule including weekdays and alternating Fridays, within a supported Heartland Dental office network.

The Hygienist will provide preventive care, patient education, and maintain records, collaborating with the dental team to uphold high clinical standards. TB screening and CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

• Current MO dental hygienist license 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.
• TB test requirement prior to starting employment; some states exceptions may apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive dental hygiene care and patient education.
• Maintain patient records and medical history documentation.
• Collaborate with the team to support clinical excellence and patient experiences.

Skills

Dental hygiene knowledge

Patient screening

Medical history documentation

CPR certification

Education

MO dental hygiene license

Associate's or Bachelor's in dental hygiene

Tools

Velscope

Diagnodent

Digital scanner

Digital x-rays

EMR systems

Job description

Oak Hills Family Dental in Kansas City, MO, seeks a Dental Hygienist for a temporary maternity-leave assignment from November 2026 to April 2027. The role is on-site with a full schedule including weekdays and alternating Fridays, within a supported Heartland Dental office network.

The Hygienist will provide preventive care, patient education, and maintain records, collaborating with the dental team to uphold high clinical standards. TB screening and CPR certification are required.