Dental Hygienist
Listed compensation
$50-$61/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
- Dental Hygienist
- Porter Dental| Benevis
- $50-61/hour plus production pay
- Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, PTO, and continuing education support
What We Offer
- Competitive pay
- Bi-weekly uncapped production bonus
- Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match
- Flexible spending accounts, PTO, and paid company holidays
- Flexible scheduling
- Continuing education reimbursement
- Company-paid certification training — CPR, radiology, nitrous oxide, and more
- What You'll Do As a Dental Hygienst
- Deliver quality, compassionate care to every patient
- Perform scaling and prophylaxis, x-rays, sealants, fluoride application, and related procedures under general dentist supervision
- Offer same-day care whenever possible to provide excellent customer service
- Educate patients and parents on oral hygiene
- Assess dental condition and needs, and review patients' medical history
- Guide parents and patients through the full treatment process
- Assist with dental and periodontal charting as needed
- Take and file x-rays in patient charts as needed
- Follow all government regulations and company standards
What You'll Need
Current State Dental Hygienist License
CPR/BLS certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association, including a hands-on skills assessment (required at hire)
About Benevis
Benevis creates over a million happy, healthy smiles a year across more than 2,000 team members nationwide. We believe every person deserves access to quality, affordable dental care, and we're looking for a hygienist who shares that mission and loves working with kids — they make up about 70% of our patient base.
Work is performed in a professional office, clinical, or support environment, depending on the role and business needs. Team members may be required to work extended or alternate hours during peak periods or to support operational requirements. Scheduled hours and work location may vary based on business needs.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Benevis, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, compensation, training, and separation.
Reasonable Accommodation
Benevis, Inc. provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs. If you need accommodation to apply, interview, or perform the essential functions of this position, you may contact the Human Resources Department.
Key Responsibilities
The Dental Hygienist will deliver quality, compassionate care by performing scaling, prophylaxis, x-rays, and fluoride applications under dentist supervision. They are also responsible for educating patients on oral hygiene and maintaining accurate dental and periodontal charts.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current state Dental Hygienist license and possess CPR/BLS certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. The role requires a commitment to providing excellent customer service and the ability to work effectively with pediatric patients.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Dental Hygiene Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$115k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $110k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 43% have no call, 57% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $104k–$127k | Dental Hygienist median $109k (middle half $99k–$125k)635 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$110k in purchasing power | Maryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Hygiene listings in Maryland | 38 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All dental hygienist listings in Maryland | 108 active | 6,004 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 43% no call · 57% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Maryland healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $16k) · 14% offer loan repayment108 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Dental Hygiene listings | 823 in the last 30 days | 442 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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