Dental Hygienist

Cieplak Dental Excellence - La Plata, Maryland

Dental Hygienist | Full Time Schedule

If you’re looking for a hygiene opportunity with a predictable schedule, meaningful time away from work, investment in your professional growth, and a team that values the role you play in patient care, we’d like to meet you.

At Cieplak Dental Excellence, you’ll join an established La Plata practice focused on providing excellent, patient-centered care in a supportive team environment.

We want our hygienists to feel trusted as clinical professionals, connected to the patients they serve, and supported by the resources of Star Dental Partners behind the scenes.

• New grads are welcome to apply!
• Learn more about our practice: patcieplakdds.com

Why Cieplak Dental Excellence

We believe great hygiene is built on relationships, consistency, and clinical partnership.

You’ll work alongside a collaborative dental team in an established practice where hygienists are an important part of the patient’s long-term care, not simply another column on the schedule.

You’ll also have the support that comes from being part of Star Dental Partners, including benefits, professional-development resources, and operational support, while continuing to work in a practice with its own team, patients, and local identity.

Consistent Four-day Work Week

• Competitive hourly rate based on experience plus bonus opportunity!
• Beautiful office in La Plata with modern technology and a commitment to clinical excellence
• Supportive, collaborative, team-oriented culture
• Established practice with a growing patient base
• Patient-centered philosophy that prioritizes quality care
• Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients and families
• Doctor and team dedicated to continuing education and professional growth
• Private practice culture with complete business support
• Real opportunities for career growth
• Opportunities to learn and grow professionally
• Access to training and resources through Star Dental Partners
• Support as new technology and clinical education opportunities become available

Full-Time Benefits

• Eligible full-time team members have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
• Competitive pay, $60–$65 consistent hourly rate range based on experience and skills, with Monthly Hygiene Production Performance True-Up Incentive Opportunity!
• Monthly Employee Team Incentive Program
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Company Holidays, Bereavement & Jury Duty
• Paid Basic Life Insurance, plus Voluntary Life & AD&D
• Pet Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program (for you AND your household)
• Accidental Injury, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity plans with wellness incentives

Responsibilities

• WHAT YOU’LL DO
• As a Dental Hygienist at Cieplak Dental Excellence, you’ll:
• Build lasting relationships with patients and help them understand their oral health
• Provide preventive and periodontal hygiene care
• Review medical and dental histories and complete appropriate screenings
• Capture diagnostic radiographs and clinical information
• Educate patients on home care, prevention, and treatment recommendations
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation
• Partner closely with the dentist and clinical team to provide comprehensive care
• Help create a welcoming, positive experience for every patient

Qualifications

• WHAT YOU’LL BRING
• Active Maryland Dental Hygienist license
• Current BLS/CPR certification
• Commitment to OSHA, HIPAA, and infection-control requirements
• Strong patient communication and education skills
• A collaborative, positive approach to patient care
• Experienced hygienists and newer clinicians who are excited to grow are encouraged to apply.
• Practice Description

Let’S Talk

• There are plenty of dental hygiene openings out there.
• We’re interested in offering something more than another job posting: a strong schedule, meaningful earning opportunities, and a practice where your contribution matters.
• If that sounds like the kind of opportunity you’ve been looking for, we’d love to start a conversation.

About Us

Cieplak Dental Excellence is a well-established dental practice in La Plata, MD dedicated to providing high-quality, personalized care in a compassionate and welcoming environment. With more than 30 years of experience, our team combines advanced technology, comprehensive dental services, and a patient-first philosophy to help patients achieve healthy, confident smiles. We take pride in our collaborative culture and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

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.