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Freedom Dental Health
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

Registered Dental Hygienist

DentalFull-Time

Listed compensation

$115k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 59m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Transform Preventive Care Through Multi-Specialty Dentistry in Rehoboth

Are you a Dental Hygienist who wants to do more than routine cleanings?

Do you have a passion for helping patients achieve total health through comprehensive, collaborative care? Are you looking for an opportunity to elevate your clinical expertise while working side-by-side with dental specialists who share your commitment to improving lives?

At our new multi-specialty dental practice in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, you'll have the unique opportunity to work under the same roof as Periodontists and General Dentists. Together, we create a seamless patient experience that supports oral health, overall wellness, and long-term quality of life for patients throughout Sussex County.

Why This Role Is Different

Many patients visit us multiple times throughout the year. As a Registered Dental Hygienist, you become much more than a preventive care provider. You are a trusted advocate, educator, and clinical partner who helps patients navigate treatment needs and achieve the healthiest version of themselves.

  • With direct access to specialists and shared patient relationships, you can:
  • Identify and support comprehensive treatment needs earlier
  • Collaborate directly with specialists on patient care plans
  • Help patients improve both oral and systemic health outcomes
  • Build lasting relationships through continuity of care
  • Expand your clinical knowledge in a truly integrated specialty environment
  • Elevate your preventive care skills to a specialty-level approach
  • What You'll Love About Working Here
  • Multi-specialty support under one roof
  • Direct collaboration with specialists and general providers
  • Shared patients and coordinated treatment planning
  • Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development
  • A patient-first culture focused on outcomes, not just procedures
  • The ability to make a measurable impact on patients' health and quality of life
  • A brand-new, modern office where you can help shape the culture from day one
  • Who We're Looking For
  • Licensed Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)
  • Passion for preventive and periodontal health
  • Strong communication and patient education skills
  • Desire to work collaboratively in a team-based environment
  • Commitment to delivering an exceptional patient experience
  • Interest in expanding clinical skills through specialty collaboration

Benefits

  • Health & Vision Insurance
  • Competitive Pay
  • Hygiene Bonus Program
  • 401k/401k Matching
  • Leadership Understanding of Work/Life Family Balance
  • Office Production Incentives—including paid bonuses and events
  • Continuing Education/In-Office Employee Education/Mentorship for Career Growth
  • Supplemental Insurance Opportunity—Disability/Hospitalization/Life Insurance
  • Dental Package

*Freedom Dental Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity and it is our policy to ensure that employment-related decisions are made without regard to any classifications protected by applicable federal, state, or local law*

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Key Responsibilities

The Registered Dental Hygienist will provide comprehensive preventive care and collaborate with dental specialists to support patient oral and systemic health. They will act as a trusted advocate and educator, building lasting relationships through continuity of care.

Requirements

Candidates must be a licensed Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) with a strong commitment to preventive and periodontal health. Excellent communication skills and a desire to work in a collaborative, team-based environment are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Oral Health AssessmentSystemic Health SupportPatient Advocacy

Dental Hygiene Career Context

Of the 40 active Dental Hygiene listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Delaware is 99.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$115k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $115k in an average-cost state. 63.5% of Delaware clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Rehoboth Beach

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$687k
Typical market rent
$2,450/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
Up to 6.6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Freedom Dental Health

Business Consulting and Services
Newark, Delaware
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health & Vision Insurance
Competitive Pay
Hygiene Bonus Program
401k/401k Matching
Leadership Understanding of Work/Life Family Balance
Office Production Incentives
Continuing Education/In-Office Employee Education/Mentorship
Supplemental Insurance (Disability/Hospitalization/Life)