Dental Hygienist

DentalFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50-$60/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 2h ago · Verified live

Job Description

Smith & Co. Dental Practitioners is hiring a Dental Hygienist who wants to practice without burnout, rushing, or double booking.

We Run Hygiene the Right Way

Appointment times are protected. Schedules are predictable. Leadership at Smith & Company Dental Practitioners actively listens and supports hygiene both clinically and operationally. We use modern technology that lets you focus on quality care, not workarounds.

All experience levels are welcome. We make quick decisions and move fast through the interview process.

  • Why Hygienists Choose Us
  • $50–$60 per hour based on experience
  • Potential for sign-on bonus
  • Guaranteed hours

No double-booked hygiene appointments. Period.

  • Paid hygiene downtime when a patient no-shows. Your time is always protected
  • Guaranteed hours and a consistent, predictable weekly schedule
  • Stable patient base with strong reappointment systems already in place
  • Hygiene assistant support is available in the department
  • Full-time or part-time schedule options available

Benefits

  • Medical insurance: (FT employees)
  • Three plan options starting at $19.67/paycheck. Full preventive care is covered
  • Dental & vision: (FT employees)
  • Preventive dental at 100%. Vision includes exam, lenses, frames, and contacts
  • Continuing education
  • Free CE provided by affiliated vendors, plus a referral bonus program
  • Financial protection
  • Traditional & Roth 401(k), employer life insurance, short and long-term disability
  • Time off: (FT employees)
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays
  • Wellness & lifestyle
  • EAP, fitness discounts, scrub and footwear discounts, oral health product perks, travel discounts

Requirements

  • Active Maryland Dental Hygiene license
  • Current CPR certification
  • Local anesthesia certification preferred

All Experience Levels Are Encouraged to Apply

We move fast! Apply today, as this is a practice worth being part of!

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality dental hygiene care in a supportive, non-rushed environment. Collaborate with the dental team to ensure efficient patient flow and clinical excellence.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient careClinical supportPreventive dental careOral health education

Dental Hygiene Career Context

Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 33% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$114k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $109k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Bel Air

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$400k
Typical market rent
$2,085/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.5
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Smith & Co. Dental Practitioners

Medical Practices
Bel Air, Maryland

Benefits & Perks

Medical insurance (FT employees) - three plan options starting at $19.67/paycheck
Dental & vision (FT employees) - preventive dental at 100%
Continuing education - free CE provided by affiliated vendors
Referral bonus program
Traditional & Roth 401(k)
Employer life insurance
Short and long-term disability
Generous PTO and paid holidays (FT employees)