Dental Hygienist jobs in Maine
Dental Hygienist under the direct supervision of a dentist, cleans calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums using dental instruments. Performs routine examination and assessment of dental health. Being a Dental Hygienist feels lymph nodes under patient's chin to detect swelling or tenderness that could indicate presence of oral cancer. Feels and visually examines gums for sores and signs of disease. Additionally, Dental Hygienist provides instruction, guidance, and coaching to patients about methods to improve dental health. May take Radiographs or x-rays. Typically requires an associate degree in dental hygiene. Meets licensing requirements as a Dental Hygienist for the state. Radiography/x-ray certification per state guidelines. Basic Life Support certification (BLS.) Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Dental Hygienist independently performs a wide range of complex duties under general guidance from supervisors. Has gained full proficiency in a broad range of activities related to the job. To be a Dental Hygienist typically requires 5-7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Recently Added Dental Hygienist jobs
Dental Hygienist
- Heartland Dental
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Kittery, ME
FULL_TIME
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$7,500 Sign On Bonus!
Pay Range: $46-52/hr (based on experience)
Foreside Family Dental is looking for a Full-Time Licensed Dental Hygienist to join our team!
Flexible schedule & Competitive Pay
We pride ourselves in Doctor/Hygiene collaboration all while having fun along the way!
Scheduled lunch breaks are an integrative part of the day here!
Location: 12 Newmarch Street, Kittery, Maine 03904
Foreside Family Dental is looking for a Full Time and Part-time Licensed Dental Hygienist to join our team! Expected Schedule: Monday-Thursday 7am-5pm. NO weekends! Competitive pay. We offer excellent benefits, bonus opportunities, CEs and growth potential. Willing to consider part-time!
About Foreside Family Dental
Foreside Family Dental, is unique to the community and the patients they serve. With the support of a practice manager, a highly trained team on site, coupled with a vast network of experts across the nation, you’ll be completely connected to all the resources and support of the office.- Join a 6 person team that thrives on collaboration, communication and community
- We’re located at 12 Newmarch Street, Kittery, Maine 03904
- We are looking for a motivated hygienist who is positive, loves to have fun and is hard-working.
- Competitive benefits including health insurance and retirement savings plans, six paid holidays and PTO (paid time off)
- Continuing education to provide you opportunity to develop your full potential and enhance your clinical skills to provide education and care to your patients.
- Access to an expansive network of mentors with 1:1 hygiene mentorship support and networking opportunities available at your fingertips.
- Unparalleled business support and the highest quality supplies and labs to deliver exceptional patient care.
- Opportunity to be a part of a secure company with 20 years of industry leading experience that provides a stable career with unlimited growth potential
- Current dental hygienist license in Maine 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
- New Grads are encouraged to apply!
- Experience using Velscope, Diagnodent, digital scanner, digital x-rays and electronic medical record systems
- Desire to continue learning and grow clinical skills to meet needs of patients and provide preventative care and overall maintenance of patients’ dental health
- Clinical needs as required by office
- Ability to perform essential duties as deemed necessary by the Office/ Doctor/ Heartland Dental with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position
- Prolonged periods sitting and standing
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times
- Availability to attend virtual training sessions (or in-person) periodically throughout the year
- 10 Days Ago
Dental Hygienist
- Heartland Dental and Supported Offices
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Kittery, ME
FULL_TIME
- $7,500 Sign On Bonus!Foreside Family Dental is looking for a Full-Time Licensed Dental Hygienist to join our team!Flexible schedule & Competitive PayWe pride ourselves in Doctor/Hygiene collaboration ...
- 10 Days Ago
Dental Hygienist
- FORESIDE FAMILY DENTAL PLLC
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Kittery, ME
FULL_TIME
- $7,500 Sign On Bonus!Pay Range: $46-52/hr (based on experience)Foreside Family Dental is looking for a Full-Time Licensed Dental Hygienist to join our team!Flexible schedule & Competitive PayWe pride ...
- 10 Days Ago
Registered Dental Hygienist
- Biddeford Saco Dental Assoc
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Saco, ME
FULL_TIME
- Company DescriptionBiddeford Saco Dental Associates is seeking a full-time Registered Dental Hygienist to join our amazing team. We are well-established in the community, and we continue to grow as a ...
- 8 Days Ago
Dental Hygienist (RDH)
- ASPEN DENTAL OF MAINE, P.C.
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Ellsworth, ME
FULL_TIME
- At Aspen Dental, we put You First with world-class development plus industry-leading pay. Join our team today as a Dental Hygienist! Job Types: Part-time Salary: $42 - $44 / hour plus uncapped incenti...
- 20 Days Ago
Dental Hygienist (RDH)
- AR DENTAL, LLC
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Auburn, ME
FULL_TIME
- At Aspen Dental, we put You 1st with world-class development plus industry-leading pay. Join our team today as a Dental Hygienist! Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Salary: $120,000 - $134,000 per year ...
- 23 Days Ago
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Dental Hygienist
- Dry Creek Dental Care
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Magnolia, TX
- $5000 Signing Bonus for Eligible Candidates Dental Hygienist - Magnolia, TX Dry Creek Dental Care FM 1488 & Spur 149 Rd ...
- 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
Dental Hygienist
- Brevco Family Dentistry
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Lake St. Louis, MO
- Join Our Team at Brevco Family Dentistry! Position: Dental Hygienist Location: 100 Brevco Plaza, Suite 104, Lake St. Lou...
- 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
Dental Hygienist
- Contemporary Dental Associates
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Moriches, NY
- Contemporary Dental Associates is looking for a Full-Time Licensed hygienist to join our team! Flexible schedule & Compe...
- 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
Dental Hygienist
- Dental Care of Elkton
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Elkton, MD
- $5,000 Sign on Bonus! Dental Care of Elkton is looking for a Dental Hygienist to join our team. Office hours: Monday-Wed...
- 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
Dental Hygienist
- Gentle Dental
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Aiea, HI
- Pay is a combination of hourly rate and production bonuses with an expected total comp in the range of $45 - $50 per hou...
- 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
Dental Hygienist
- Gentle Dental
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Redmond, OR
- ***$5,000 Sign On Bonus*** At Gentle Dental, we value our teammate’s smile as much as our patient’s smile. Our vision is...
- 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
Dental Hygienist
- Premier Dental Partners
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Wentzville, MO
- Premier Dental Partners - Wentzville Wants YOU to Sparkle and Shine as Our Full-Time Dental Hygienist! Location: 11 Went...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Dental Hygienist
- Dental Group of Bloomington
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Bloomington, IL
- Dental Hygienist Bloomington, IL As an elite clinical provider and patient advocate at Dental Group of Bloomington & Her...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Maine
To the south and east is the Atlantic Ocean and to the north and northeast is New Brunswick, a province of Canada. The Canadian province of Quebec is to the northwest. Maine is both the northernmost state in New England and the largest, accounting for almost half of the region's entire land area. Maine is the only state in the continental US to border only one other American state (New Hampshire to the South and West).
Maine is the easternmost state in the United States in both its extreme points and its geographic center. The town of Lubec is the easternmost organized settlement in the United...
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Income Estimation for Dental Hygienist jobs
$72,340 to $91,215
Most Popular Cities in Maine for Dental Hygienist Jobs
What does a Dental Hygienist do?
Dental Hygienist in Sioux City, IA
Advancement – Dental hygienists who obtain a bachelor or master’s degree will have advancement opportunities such as management or teaching positions, or research.
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They typically also enjoy good work-life balance, as most dental offices maintain normal working hours.
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Hygienists work primarily in dentists' offices but can also be found in the offices of physician, clinics and schools.
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