Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Employee discounts

Discounted Cosmetics

Employee pricing for Alma Opus

Paid Holidays

No Weekends or Fridays

License and CE allowance

Hours Monday- Wednesday 8AM to 5 PM Thursday 8AM to 4 PM

Job Summary

We are a privately owned dental office in Dunkirk, MD seeking a FT qualified and caring Registered Dental Hygienist to join our team! As a RDH at Gentle Family Dentistry, you will provide top-notch dental care that makes our patients feel like family. You will screen patients, perform dental cleanings, and evaluate for signs of disease, caries or infection. Candidate should have an active license to practice in Maryland. Experience with Eagle soft, laser, and intra-oral camera preferred, but not required. New graduates welcome to apply! If you’re friendly, punctual, and committed to creating a white glove dental experience, we want to hear from you! At GFD we are a team dedicated to providing gentle, compassionate, high-quality care in a warm and welcoming environment. We value teamwork, patient relationships, and a positive work culture where your contributions are recognized and appreciated.

Responsibilities

Perform preliminary exams and collect oral health histories

Perform routine dental cleanings, scaling, and polishing to maintain oral health.

Evaluate patients for signs of gum disease, cavities, and infection

Assist in diagnosing and treating periodontal conditions in collaboration with the dentist.

Remove plaque and apply fluoride treatments

Teach good oral hygiene techniques

Capture digital x-rays and document findings accurately in patient records

Take intraoral photos

Adhere to all health and safety regulations and office policies

Maintain strict infection control procedures and ensure compliance with OSHA and HIPAA regulations.

Collaborate with the dental team to develop and implement treatment plans

Qualifications

Current Maryland Dental Hygiene license

2 years experience preferred, new graduates welcome to apply

$65 per hour with potential for large increase