Dental Hygienist
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Job Description
You’ve worked hard to become a skilled hygienist. Your next opportunity should give you room to grow, a voice in patient care, and a team that values what you bring.
At Garland K. Davis, DDS & Associates, we’re looking for an experienced, motivated Dental Hygienist who enjoys building patient relationships, delivering thorough preventive and periodontal care, and helping patients understand the value of their oral health.
With eight operatories and more than 9,500 active patients, our established private practice offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact—and help shape the future of our hygiene department.
Your Impact
- Deliver personalized preventive and nonsurgical periodontal care within your scope of practice.
- Assess periodontal health, document findings accurately, and collaborate with our dentists on appropriate treatment recommendations.
- Help patients understand their conditions and recommended care so they can make confident, informed decisions.
- Build lasting relationships that encourage patients to complete treatment and maintain consistent preventive care.
- Strengthen hygiene workflows, patient education, and continuity of care.
Contribute to our goal of growing the hygiene department to $1 million+ in annual production through clinically appropriate care, patient retention, and effective teamwork.
What You Bring
- An active Maryland dental hygiene license and current required certifications.
- Several years of clinical experience and a commitment to delivering excellent care.
- Strong periodontal assessment and instrumentation skills.
- A warm, confident chairside manner that helps patients feel comfortable and respected.
- Clear communication skills and the ability to explain recommendations without pressure or judgment.
- Accurate documentation, sound clinical judgment, and consistent infection-control practices.
- A collaborative mindset, dependable follow-through, and enthusiasm for continuing education.
What We Offer
- No late evening or weekend hours.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefit options.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Paid time off and paid practice holidays.
- Mentorship and opportunities to learn alongside experienced hygienists and dentists.
- Coaching in patient communication, treatment acceptance, and continuing-care engagement.
- Access to modern dental technology and equipment.
- Opportunities to contribute ideas and help improve the hygiene department.
- A team that values communication, accountability, compassion, and professional growth.
About Our Practice
Garland K. Davis, DDS & Associates is a privately owned general dental practice serving the Laurel community. We combine an established patient base with ongoing marketing that brings new patients into our office.
Our environment is busy, collaborative, and focused on helping patients move forward with their oral health. We value teammates who support one another, communicate openly, and take pride in the care they provide.
We welcome patients with PPO insurance and do not participate in HMO or Medicaid plans.
Ready to grow with GKD? Apply with your résumé and a brief introduction. We’d love to learn what you’re looking for in your next practice.
Key Responsibilities
The dental hygienist will deliver personalized preventive and nonsurgical periodontal care while collaborating with dentists on treatment recommendations. They are also responsible for building patient relationships and contributing to the growth of the hygiene department through effective education and teamwork.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active Maryland dental hygiene license and possess several years of clinical experience. Strong instrumentation skills, a warm chairside manner, and a commitment to consistent infection-control practices are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Dental Hygiene Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 34% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Hygienist at Garland K. Davis DDS a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Dental Hygienist — ranked against 2,151 active Dental Hygienist listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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