Registered Dental Hygienist
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Job Description
- Dentistry with a work-life balance
- Make a difference while doing what you love
- If you’re looking for a career opportunity at a competitive salary while helping kids in need, let’s talk.
Smile Pennsylvania, a school-based mobile dental practice, is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist in Philadelphia, PA and surrounding areas to help provide dental care to underserved children at their school working full-time.
Our innovative in school dental program offers something different than a traditional dental practice. With a workday that ends with the school day and no nights or weekends, our program is perfect for people looking for a diverse and different working environment, working parents and anyone who wants to make a difference in the dental field.
- Sound interesting? Call or text Lisa at 855-957-4375 or email lthompson@mobiledentists.com
- (If texting/emailing, please include your name, contact information and the location of this position.)
Registered Dental Hygienist Qualifications
- Licensed RDH in the state of Pennsylvania
- Working experience with Sealants and Polishing
Organized. Reliable. Ability to multi-task.
Experience with Microsoft Office Applications
CPR Certification Card
- Min. of 1 year working experience as a Dental Hygienist
- Digital X-ray Imaging experience
- Must have Valid driver license and a willingness to travel to schools in neighboring counties
- Works well with children
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs
- Team player and able to work on a small team
Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) Responsibilities
- Assist with oral health management of all patients
- Verify the identity of patient using name and date of birth prior to administering treatment
- Review medical history and other pertinent oral health information
Obtain Oral Health Assessment of Each Patient
- Provide oral hygiene services including dental prophylaxis scaling, sealant application and fluoride application consistent with accepted best practices and standards
- Provide dental assistance as directed by the dentist
Provide oral health education and individual counseling to each patient according to known oral health care practices (e. g. tooth brushing, flossing)
- Document provided dental services on the patient’s chart
- Daily travel to and from school sites
- Be a team player at all times
Smile Pennsylvania Offers
Evenings, weekends and summers off!
Working a school day schedule (about 6 – 7 hours); on average between 8:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
- Benefit package (health, dental, vision)
- Unique work experience and flexible scheduling
- Full and part time positions
- Competitive compensation
- State-of-the-art portable dental equipment
Latest Technology & Digital Radiography
- Want to learn more? Call or text Lisa at 855-957-4375 or email lthompson@mobiledentists.com
- (If texting/emailing, please include your name, contact information and the location of this position.)
Who We Are
Smile Programs is the nation's leading in-school dental program founded over two decades ago by two moms, who happen to also be dentists.
The founders saw a tremendous need among underserved school aged children who did not have easy access to dental care and who often suffered from poor oral hygiene, tooth decay, pain and associated medical problems.
Knowing that many parents could not take their children to the dentist due to issues including time off from work and transportation challenges, they sought to bring the care to the need.
Today, through its dental partners, Smile Programs provides preventative and restorative care to approximately 500,000 children per year.
Smile Programs is currently active in 20 states and has ongoing strategic partnerships with over 8,000 school districts, including 21 of the 25 largest school districts in the country.
Smile Programs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.
Key Responsibilities
The Registered Dental Hygienist will provide preventative dental care, including scaling, sealants, and fluoride application, to underserved children at school sites. They are also responsible for documenting services, educating patients on oral hygiene, and assisting the dentist with oral health management.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid Pennsylvania RDH license and have at least one year of experience as a dental hygienist. A valid driver's license, CPR certification, and the ability to work well with children and lift up to 50lbs are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Dental Hygiene Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Smile Programs holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 83/100, 20 active listings.
Of the 50 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 30% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Dental Hygienist at Smile Programs 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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