Spectrum Healthcare Resources·Aberdeen, Maryland
The Registered Dental Hygienist will perform oral prophylaxis, periodontal examinations, and provide oral health education to patients. They are also responsible for applying topical treatments and planning preventive dental health programs.
Spectrum Healthcare Resources has a potential Full Time opportunity for a Registered Dental Hygienist at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. Aspects of the practice include: Full-time employment opportunity Monday through Friday Paid time off Full Benefits Job Requirements: The hygienist will have the following requirements: Experience: Candidates shall have a minimum of twelve (12) months of specialized full-time clinical experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist within the preceding thirty-six (36) months following graduation. Candidate Must be highly proficient in oral prophylaxis; preliminary periodontal examinations (including diagnostic tests and radiographs); oral health education; preparing treatment plans for plaque control; applying topical fluorides and desensitizing agents; and planning, conducting, and evaluating preventive dental health programs. Hold a current, unrestricted license to practice as a dental hygienist in any one of the fifty States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Must possess a current certification in dental radiography.
Local
Anesthesia: The RDH must possess documented proof of advanced training and certification to administer local anesthesia, in accordance with the Local Anesthesia Administration by Dental Hygienists.
Company
Overview: Spectrum Healthcare Resources (SHR) was established in 1988 to deliver systems and processes designed to meet the unique needs of Military and VA Health Systems. SHR is a leading organization that provides physician and clinical staffing and management services to United States Military Treatment Facilities, VA clinics and other Federal Agencies through various contracting vehicles. A Joint Commission Health Care Staffing Services firm, SHR is the military staffing division of TeamHealth, a Nationwide organization that serves 850 civilian and military hospitals with a team of 9,600 affiliated health care professionals.
Candidates must have at least 12 months of full-time clinical experience within the last 36 months and a current unrestricted dental hygiene license. Certification in dental radiography and documented proof of training in local anesthesia administration are required.
Market context
Dental hygienists in Maryland are typically in steady demand in both private practices and community clinics, especially for candidates who can work with children and communicate in English and Spanish. This role is competitive because employers often look for an associate degree, an unrestricted Maryland license, current CPR/BLS certification, and experience that supports patient education and preventive care. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your license status and highlight pediatric or bilingual experience before applying.
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