Dental Hygienist

Harbor Periodontics · Baltimore, MD, United States

FULL TIME

Job Description

Build a rewarding Dental Hygienist career with a respected Baltimore periodontal team.

Harbor Periodontics is seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Dental Hygienist to provide exceptional periodontal and preventive care in our in-person Baltimore, MD practice. This is an outstanding opportunity for a Registered Dental Hygienist, RDH, or periodontal hygienist who wants to work at the top of their license, support meaningful patient outcomes, and deepen their expertise in periodontics, gum disease treatment, and implant-focused care. You will be valued for your clinical judgment, patient education skills, and commitment to creating a comfortable experience for every patient.

What You Will Do:

Deliver thorough dental hygiene care, including dental prophylaxis, periodontal charting, preventive care, fluoride treatments, sealants, and patient education.
Support periodontal therapy by assisting with scaling and root planing workflows and helping patients understand their individualized treatment plans.
Capture high-quality digital X-rays.
Administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide in accordance with training, licensure, office protocols, and patient needs.
Maintain excellent sterilization, infection-control, documentation, and operatory-readiness standards while contributing to an efficient, welcoming patient experience.

What You Will Bring:

You hold an active Registered Dental Hygienist license and have completed an accredited dental hygiene education program.
You bring strong periodontal charting, prophylaxis, dental hygiene, and preventive care skills, with a patient-first clinical approach.
You are confident taking digital X-rays, explaining oral health findings clearly, and building trust with patients who may feel anxious about treatment.
You maintain current CPR/BLS certification and follow clinical safety, sterilization, and compliance standards with care.
You communicate effectively with dentists, periodontists, assistants, and administrative teammates in a collaborative in-person setting.

Preferred Clinical Experience:

Experience in a periodontal practice, specialty dental office, or surgical dental environment will help you make an immediate impact.
Familiarity with dental implants, gum grafting, periodontal therapy, local anesthesia, nitrous oxide, and advanced oral screening technology is highly valued.

Compensation and Benefits:

Earn a competitive hourly rate of $65 to $70 per hour , based on qualifications and experience.
Enjoy a benefits package that includes 401(k), vacation leave, sick leave, holiday pay, paid time off, and short-term disability coverage.

About the Company:

Harbor Periodontics is a Baltimore dental practice specializing in periodontal therapy, dental implants, gum grafting, and treatment for gum disease. You will join a focused specialty team that values clinical excellence, respectful collaboration, and compassionate patient care. This is a place where your expertise matters: you can help patients protect their oral health, regain confidence, and feel supported throughout complex periodontal treatment. If you enjoy learning, taking pride in precise care, and building lasting patient relationships, you will love contributing to this dedicated practice.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Harbor Periodontics is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes qualified applicants from all backgrounds. Employment decisions are made based on skills, experience, qualifications, and business needs.

Take the Next Step:

If you are a skilled Dental Hygienist, RDH, or periodontal hygienist ready to bring exceptional care to Baltimore patients, apply today and build your future with Harbor Periodontics.

Employment Type: Part Time
Salary: $65 - $70 Hourly
Bonus/Commission: No

Company	Harbor Periodontics
Location	Baltimore, MD, United States
Type	FULL TIME
Niche	healthcare

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