Registered Dental Hygienist

We are looking for dedicated dental professionals to join our team in Italy.

• Job Opportunity: Registered Dental Hygienist
• Location: Italy
• Start Date: January 2027
• Schedule: Full-Time

Make an Impact on Military Oral Health — One Patient at a Time

Are you a licensed dental hygienist ready to take your skills to an international setting? French Consulting is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) to provide comprehensive preventive dental care to U.S. Army service members and their families at military dental clinics across Europe. This is a meaningful opportunity to contribute to the health and readiness of those who serve our country, in a rewarding overseas assignment with exceptional support benefits.

This position is well-suited for dental hygiene professionals who are mission-driven, adaptable, and eager to be part of a collaborative military dental team abroad.

What You’ll Do

Preventive & Periodontal Care

Perform comprehensive dental and periodontal charting, including detailed evaluation of the gingiva and periodontium.

Remove biofilm, plaque, and calculus from teeth both coronal and apical to the gingival margin using hand and ultrasonic dental instruments.

Apply pit and fissure sealants and polish restorations.

Assessment & Referral

Refer patients with abnormalities, including cavities, defective fillings, suspicious growths, or periodontal disease, to the supervising dentist.

Perform chairside dental assisting when directed by the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the dental clinic.

Clinic Operations & Documentation

Check, maintain, clean, sharpen, and sterilize dental instruments to ensure working condition.

Who You Are

You are thorough, patient-focused, and able to deliver quality preventive care in a fast-paced clinical environment.

You are adaptable and excited by the prospect of working in an overseas military treatment facility setting.

You may be a military spouse, veteran, or someone who values purpose-driven work and the unique opportunities of OCONUS employment.

Qualifications

Education

Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree from a dental hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association (ADA).

Licensure

Current, full, active, and unrestricted license as a Dental Hygienist.

Experience

Minimum of one (1) year of experience in dental hygiene within the past three (3) years.

Language Proficiency

Must read, write, and speak English fluently.

• Certifications & Credentials
• Radiography certification.
• Local anesthesia certification from an ADA CERP-approved course.
• Current AHA-approved Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• National Provider Identifier (NPI)-Type 1 (required prior to patient care).

Why You’ll Love It Here

OCONUS adventure — live and work in Germany with access to U.S. military installation benefits and the richness of European culture.

Fully equipped clinics — all facilities, instruments, supplies, and personal protective equipment furnished by the U.S. Government.

Stable, full-time role — 1,912 annual hours with consistent scheduling and no malpractice insurance burden.

Team-driven mission — be part of a dental team committed to the oral health and combat readiness of U.S. Army service members and families.

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re passionate about preventive dental care and want to put your skills to work in a mission that matters, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and join a team that values your clinical expertise and your commitment to the health of those who serve.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.