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Smile Programs
Baltimore, Maryland

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dental Hygienist 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time or Part-Time

Listed compensation

$50-$65/hr

The week · per this postingWeekdays only

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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.

Smile Maryland, a school-based mobile dental practice, is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist in Baltimore County, Baltimore County, MD 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.

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

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) Qualifications

  • Active RDH License
  • Working experience as a Dental Hygienist
  • CPR or BLS certification
  • Works well with children
  • Ability to work well on a small team and in a fast-paced environment
  • Organized, detail-oriented and able to multi-task
  • Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and willing to travel within the county
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs (for setting up equipment)

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) Responsibilities

  • Assist with oral health management of all patients
  • Verify the identity of patient using name and date of birth prior to administering treatment
  • Review medical history and other pertinent oral health information

Obtain Oral Health Assessment of Each Patient

  • 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
  • Be a team player at all times

Smile Maryland 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
  • $50-$65 per hour
  • State-of-the-art portable dental equipment

Latest Technology & Digital Radiography

  • Want to learn more? Call or text Christina at 855-957-4375 or email ctingas@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 during procedures.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active RDH license and current CPR or BLS certification. The role requires the ability to work well with children, travel to various school locations, and lift up to 50 lbs for equipment setup.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Dental hygienePatient assessmentPatient counselingMedical history reviewTeamworkOrganizationMulti-taskingCommunication

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 ~$120k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $114k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland 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, 25 active listings.

What does the Dental Hygienist market look like in Maryland?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.0 / 10 · top 5% in dental hygienistranked against 2,151 Dental Hygienist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$104k–$135kDental Hygienist median $129k (middle half $122k–$136k)54 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$114k in purchasing powerMaryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygienist listings in Maryland104 active5,749 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 40% no call · 48% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMaryland healthcare professional listings: 27% state a sign-on bonus (median $18k) · 13% offer loan repayment104 active listings, Nov 2026
New Dental Hygiene listings729 in the last 30 days471 the 30 days before (+55%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Smile Programssilver tier, 83/100Top Employers work-life index25 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,151 Dental Hygienist listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 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

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%
CME allowance
71%
Sign-on bonus
57%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$60-$88/hr
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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
Evenings, Weekends, and Summers Off
Flexible Scheduling
State-of-the-Art Portable Dental Equipment
Digital Radiography

Living in Baltimore

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$203k
Typical market rent
$1,762/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.5
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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