Big Smiles·Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Provide preventive and restorative dental care to underserved children within a school-based mobile practice. Responsibilities include performing oral health assessments, administering prophylaxis, and educating patients on oral hygiene.
Overview Dentistry with a work-life balance--Make a difference while doing what you love!
If you’re looking for a career opportunity at a competitive salary while helping kids in need, let’s talk.
Big Smiles Missouri, a school-based mobile dental practice, is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist in St.
Charles, MO and surrounding areas to help provide dental care to underserved children at their school, working full-time.
Our innovative in school dental program offers something different than a traditional dental practice.
With a workday that ends with the school day and no nights or weekends, our program is perfect for people looking for a diverse and different working environment, working parents and anyone who wants to make a difference in the dental field.
Sound interesting?
Call or text Michael at 855-957-4375 or email mbannigan@mobiledentists.com (If texting/emailing, please include your name, contact information and the location of this position.) Registered Dental Hygienist Qualifications: Must hold active RDH license Working experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist Valid driver license, reliable transportation and a willingness to travel to schools across counties Works well with others (both children and adults) Ability to lift up to 50lbs Current CPR (BLS) certification Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) Responsibilities: Assist with oral health management of all patients-being a team player at all times Verify the identity of patient using name and date of birth prior to administering treatment, place your initials on the medical chart indicating that verification was made.
Obtain oral health assessment of each patient [new-baseline; follow-up patient] Review medical history and other pertinent oral health information Provide oral hygiene services including dental prophylaxis scaling, sealant application and fluoride application consistent with accepted best practices and standards.
Provide dental assistance as directed by the dentist Provide oral health education and individual counseling to each patient according to known oral health care practices (e.g. tooth brushing, flossing)+) Document provided dental services on the patient’s chart.
Daily travel to and from school sites Missouri Big Smiles Offers: Evenings, weekends and summers off!
Working a school day schedule (about 6 – 7 hours); on average between 8:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
Benefit package (health, dental, vision) Unique work experience and flexible scheduling Full and part time positions Competitive compensation State-of-the-art portable dental equipment Latest technology & digital radiography Want to learn more?
Call or text Michael at 855-957-4375 or email mbannigan@mobiledentists.com
Big Smiles is the nation’s leading in-school dental program founded more than two decades ago by two moms, who happen to also be dentists. The founders saw a tremendous need among underserved school aged children who did not have easy access to dental care and who often suffered from poor oral hygiene, tooth decay, pain and associated health problems. Knowing that many parents could not take their children to the dentist due to issues including time off from work and transportation challenges, they sought to bring the care to the need. Using the latest technology in portable equipment, a team of dedicated dental professionals provide preventive and restorative dental care to children right at school. Our flexibility and expertise allow us to transform classrooms, auditoriums, gyms or other suitable areas into fully functional dental offices for the day. Every year, through its devoted group of dental professionals, Big Smiles puts happy, healthy smiles on over 500,000 children from coast to coast. 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 jobs@mobiledentists.com. You’ll be glad you did. Rewarding Work. Competitive Compensation. Big Smiles. Big Smiles 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.
Candidates must hold an active RDH license, a valid driver's license, and current CPR (BLS) certification. Experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist and the ability to lift up to 50lbs are also required.
Market context
In Missouri, dental roles are often competitive because practices look for licensed DDS or DMD candidates who can balance patient care, efficiency, and continuity in a local patient base. This posting is open to both experienced practitioners and new graduates, and the benefits include medical and vision insurance, 401K, mentorship, and a continuing education allowance. Job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review fit faster; if you apply, confirm the mentorship structure and CE details during screening.
