Star Dental Partners·Nottingham, Maryland
The Dental Hygienist is responsible for performing prophylactic and periodontal treatments, taking high-quality X-rays, and conducting oral health screenings. They also educate patients on oral-systemic connections and collaborate with the team to manage the hygiene schedule and treatment plans.
Overview Are you a passionate Dental Hygienist looking for a practice that values your expertise, supports your professional growth, and allows you to build meaningful relationships with patients?
Maryland Dental Care is seeking a Full-Time Dental Hygienist to join our exceptional team in Nottingham, Maryland.
This is an amazing opportunity for a new grad or recent Dental Hygienist to join our team!
To learn more about our growing practice, please visit our website at: Full Time Dental Hygienist Schedule Monday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM Enjoy a consistent 4-day workweek with Wednesdays off!
Lunch Break: 30 minutes (typically 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM).
Lunch timing may be adjusted occasionally based on the day's schedule and patient needs.
To learn more about this growing practice: https://www.marylanddentalcare.com/ Why You'll Love Working With Us Supportive, collaborative team-oriented culture Established practice with a growing patient base Beautiful office in Annapolis with modern technology and commitment to clinical excellence Patient-centered philosophy that prioritizes quality care Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients and families Doctor and team members dedicated to continuing education and professional growth Private practice culture with complete business support Four-day work week with Wednesdays off!
Career growth We offer a competitive compensation package that may include: Competitive pay rate with range from $60-65 per hour based on experience and skills with Monthly Hygiene Production Performance True Up Incentive Plan Available Monthly Employee Team Incentive Program Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits Paid Time Off 401k Retirement Plan Paid Company Holidays, Bereavement, and Jury Duty Paid Basic Life Insurance Voluntary Life and ADD Insurance Pet Insurance Short Term Disability Employee Referral Program Employee Assistance Program for all employees and their household Accidental Injury, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity plans with wellness incentives Continuing education
Reviewing patient's medical and dental history. Proficiency with taking high quality X-rays and able to train to become proficient in high resolution digital imaging. Educating patients about oral health, oral hygiene and oral-systemic connections. Documents area of existing restorations, identifying potential areas of concern and using co-diagnosing to educate. Administers prophylactic, periodontal scaling and delivery of antimicrobial agents. Conducts oral cancer, saliva, caries risk screenings and recommending treatments and therapies. Able to train and become proficient in digital scanning, leading edge diagnostic and periodontal therapies, and technologies. Able to train to become proficient in collaborating with a team of medical and dental providers for the benefit of patient outcomes. Educating patients on Treatment plans, Insurance, and collection of payments. Able to participate with the business team on management and accountability of hygiene schedule. Keeps a positive rapport with patients and team members.
Active Maryland Hygienist license required Current BLS/CPR certifications Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA and Infection Control training New Dental Hygienist gradudates are welcome to apply! Great communication skills and knowledge of overall dental health for patient education Ability and willingness to learn therapy treatments through training at practice Practice Description About Us At Maryland Dental Care, we believe exceptional patient care starts with an exceptional team. For over 30 years, we've proudly served the Nottingham community by providing high-quality, compassionate dental care in a friendly and welcoming environment. We're committed to creating a positive workplace where teamwork, professionalism, and respect are valued every day. Our team enjoys a supportive culture, modern technology, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our patients' lives. We take pride in building lasting relationships with both our patients and our employees. If you're dependable, patient-focused, and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, we'd love to welcome you to our team and grow together. Equal Employment Opportunity Star Dental Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Candidates must hold an active Maryland Hygienist license and current BLS/CPR certifications. New graduates are welcome to apply, provided they have strong communication skills and a willingness to learn advanced diagnostic therapies.
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.
