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Smile Programs
Dayton, Ohio

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dental Hygienist 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$45-$50/hr

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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.

Ohio Dental Outreach, a school-based mobile dental practice, is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist in Dayton, OH and surrounding areas to help provide dental care to underserved children at their school.

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.

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) Qualifications

  • Must hold active RDH license
  • 1+ years’ experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist
  • Valid driver license, reliable transportation and a willingness to travel to schools across counties
  • Works well with others (both children and adults)
  • Current CPR (BLS) certification
  • Ability to lift up to 50lbs

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) Responsibilities

  • Assist with oral health management of all patients-being a team player at all times
  • Verify the identity of patient using name and date of birth prior to administering treatment, place your initials on the medical chart indicating that verification was made.
  • Obtain oral health assessment of each patient [new-baseline; follow-up patient]
  • Review medical history and other pertinent oral health information
  • 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

Ohio Dental Outreach 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
  • $45-$50 per hour
  • Up to $5k sign on bonus
  • State-of-the-art portable dental equipment

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  • Sound interesting? Call or text Michael at 855-957-4375 or email mbannigan@mobiledentists.com
  • (If texting/emailing, please include your name, contact information and the location of this position.)

Who We Are

Smile Programs…the mobile dentists is the nation’s leading in-school dental program founded more than 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 health 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.

Using the latest technology in portable equipment, a team of dedicated dental professionals provide preventive and restorative dental care to children right at school. Our flexibility and expertise allow us to transform classrooms, auditoriums, gyms or other suitable areas into fully functional dental offices for the day.

Every year, through its devoted group of dental professionals, Smile Programs…the mobile dentists puts happy, healthy smiles on over 500,000 children from coast to coast.

Join us in our mission to bring smiles and good oral health to where they are needed. Call or text us at 855-957-4375 or email jobs@mobiledentists.com. You’ll be glad you did.

Rewarding Work. Competitive Compensation. Smile Programs.

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 preventive dental care, including cleanings and sealants, to children at school sites. They are also responsible for documenting services, educating patients on oral hygiene, and assisting the dentist as needed.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active RDH license and have at least one year of experience in the field. A valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current CPR certification are also required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient assessmentMedical history reviewTeamworkCommunication

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$99k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $106k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio 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.

What does the Dental Hygienist market look like in Ohio?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.0 / 10 · top 5% in dental hygienistranked against 2,151 Dental Hygienist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$94k–$104kDental Hygienist median $94k (middle half $88k–$104k)19 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$106k in purchasing powerOhio index 92.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygienist listings in Ohio172 active5,791 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 43% no call · 53% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Smile Programssilver tier, 83/100Top Employers work-life index20 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,151 Dental Hygienist listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Dental Hygienist at Smile Programs a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Dental Hygienist — ranked against 2,151 active Dental Hygienist listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs · 17 employers
5
<$110k
8
$110k-125k
5
$125k-140k
2
$146k
2
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

21 jobs · 17 employers
401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
67%
Sign-on bonus
43% this job
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$70-$75/hr
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Platinum Dental Services · Colorado Springs, Colorado

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#3

Dental Hygienist | $40,000 in Tuition Reimbursement

$60-$70/hr
#4

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$60-$70/hr
+ 20 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Dental Hygienist listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,151 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
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About Smile Programs

Hospitals and Health Care
Farmington Hills, MI
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Up to $5K Sign-On Bonus
Evenings, Weekends and Summers Off
Flexible Scheduling
Full and Part-Time Positions

Living in Dayton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$147k
Typical market rent
$1,241/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

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

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