Dental Hygienist

Feeling Underappreciated in Your Dental Hygienist Role?

We’re searching for an experienced Registered Dental Hygienist who’s ready for more than “just a job.”

At Damascus Dental of Mount Airy, we keep our team small, supportive, and stress-free—because a friendly, relaxed environment makes every day better for both our patients and our staff.

Can you relate to any of these?

• You go above and beyond for your patients but rarely feel appreciated or supported.
• You feel rushed through appointments and wish you had more time to provide quality patient care.
• You work in a high-stress environment that leaves you feeling more exhausted than fulfilled.
• Achieving a healthy work-life balance feels impossible.

If this sounds familiar, it might be time to find a better fit—a place you can call your “forever office.”

About Us

Damascus Dental of Mount Airy is a small, privately owned dental practice seeking the right fit for our close-knit team. We value open communication, mutual respect, and a positive, relaxed atmosphere where every team member feels appreciated.

What We Offer

• Work-life balance: One day per week, preferably Thursdays, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with a one-hour lunch break. No weekends!
• Patient-focused care: 60-minute appointments allow time to build relationships and provide personalized, quality hygiene care.
• Professional growth: Continuing education opportunities and in-office training.
• Supportive leadership: A team that values your expertise, input, and contributions.

Responsibilities

• Perform dental cleanings, scaling, polishing, and other appropriate hygiene procedures.
• Take digital dental X-rays as needed.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and personalized preventive care.
• Document clinical findings and treatment notes accurately in Dentrix.
• Follow infection control protocols and collaborate with the dental team to provide excellent patient care.
• Administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide as permitted by applicable Maryland regulations and credentials.

Qualifications

• Current Maryland dental hygiene license in good standing.
• 2–5 years of general dentistry experience preferred.
• Strong communication, clinical, and patient education skills.
• Dentrix experience preferred.
• Attention to detail, dependability, and a positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Commitment to continuing education and quality patient care.
• Applicable credentials for any anesthesia or nitrous oxide duties performed.

If you’re ready to join a team where your expertise is valued and your work truly makes a difference, we’d love to meet you!

Apply today and discover how rewarding dentistry can be when you’re part of the right team!

Job Type: Part-time — 1 day per week

Schedule: Thursdays preferred, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with a one-hour lunch break

Pay: $60.00 - $65.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount

Work Location: In person