Dental Hygienist (Immediate Opening) FT/PT - Glenn Dale, MD
Listed compensation
$65-$70/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
- Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) – Immediate Opening at SmileHQ!
- Location: Glenn Dale, MD
- Schedule: Full-Time or Part-Time Available
- Compensation: $65-$70/hr + Bonuses + Benefits
SmileHQ is actively hiring a Dental Hygienist to join our dynamic, patient-first team in Glenn Dale, MD. This is an immediate opening for someone who loves patient care, values consistent standards, and is ready to hit the ground running in a modern, fast-paced practice.
Why Join SmileHQ?
- Immediate opportunity in a growing, multi-location group practice
- Supportive systems and clear clinical protocols that let you shine
- Technology-forward environment (CBCT, iTero, Intraoral Cameras)
- Daily collaboration with a skilled and communicative dental team
- Patients who appreciate education, preventive care, and continuity
What We Offer
- Highly competitive hourly pay ($65-$70/hr)
- Daily productivity bonuses
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with match
- Paid time off + holiday pay
- In-office CE, training, and support from experienced leaders
- A streamlined hygiene program focused on quality and efficiency
What You Bring
- Active RDH license in Maryland
- Passion for patient education and periodontal health
- Confidence in co-diagnosing and using technology to communicate findings
- Strong work ethic and ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Desire to grow and contribute to an innovative dental culture
Key Responsibilities
Provide dental hygiene care in a patient-first practice, with an emphasis on patient education, preventive care, and periodontal health. Collaborate with the dental team, co-diagnose, and use clinical technology to communicate findings.
Requirements
Applicants must hold an active Registered Dental Hygienist license in Maryland and demonstrate a strong work ethic. They should be confident in patient education, periodontal health, co-diagnosis, and dental technology, and able to work independently and collaboratively.
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)), so the posted ~$140k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $134k 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, 40% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $135k–$146k | Dental Hygienist median $109k (middle half $99k–$125k)636 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$134k in purchasing power | Maryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Hygienist listings in Maryland | 102 active | 5,633 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 40% no call · 48% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Maryland healthcare professional listings: 27% state a sign-on bonus (median $18k) · 13% offer loan repayment102 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Dental Hygiene listings | 704 in the last 30 days | 473 the 30 days before (+49%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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