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SmileHQ and Elite Orthodontics
Glenn Dale, Maryland

Dental Hygienist (Immediate Opening) FT/PT - Glenn Dale, MD

Dental HygienistFull-Time or Part-Time

Listed compensation

$65-$70/hr

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Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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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

Team CollaborationIndependent Work

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.

What does the Dental Hygienist market look like in Maryland?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$135k–$146kDental Hygienist median $109k (middle half $99k–$125k)636 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$134k in purchasing powerMaryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygienist listings in Maryland102 active5,633 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 40% no call · 48% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusMaryland healthcare professional listings: 27% state a sign-on bonus (median $18k) · 13% offer loan repayment102 active listings, Nov 2026
New Dental Hygiene listings704 in the last 30 days473 the 30 days before (+49%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

21 jobs · 10 employers
5
<$135k
8
$135k-150k
2
$156k
0
$165k-180k
6
$183k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

21 jobs · 10 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
71%
Sign-on bonus
57% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$60-$88/hr
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$60-$88/hr
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$60-$88/hr
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$60-$88/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Dental Hygienist listings

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

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About SmileHQ and Elite Orthodontics

Medical Practices
Fairfax, VA
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with match
Paid time off
Holiday pay
In-office CE
Daily productivity bonuses

Living in Glenn Dale

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$456k
Median resident rent
$1,698/mo
Residents’ average commute
34 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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