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Dental Care Alliance
Overlea, Maryland

PRN Dental Hygienist

Dental HygienistIncludes callPer Diem

Listed compensation

$70/hr

The week · per this posting

Ask the employer about weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Dental One Associates is looking for a PRN Dental Hygienist in Maryland to join our clinical team by providing a high level of patient care and satisfaction while operating in a team-based environment. We are committed to providing comprehensive, personalized care in a warm and welcoming environment, prioritizing patient comfort and advanced treatments for optimal oral health.

As a Dental Hygienist at Dental One Associates, you'll provide exceptional care through routine cleanings, assessments, and education, while supporting a dynamic team of dental professionals. We offer a friendly, growth-oriented workplace where patient comfort is always a priority.

Location of Coverage

  • Dental One Associates of Bel Air
  • Dental One Associates of Cross Keys
  • Valley Dental Associates
  • Naylors Court Dental Partners
  • Dental One Associates of Westminster
  • Compensation & Incentives
  • Competitive salary range: $70/hour
  • Continuing education opportunities and professional development support
  • Collaborative, team-focused work environment with access to modern dental technology
  • Optional supplemental coverage, including accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans with wellness incentives
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their families
  • Pet insurance and pet care discount programs
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match

Identity Theft Protection

  • Student loan and financial wellness support through Candidly®, including personalized counseling, repayment optimization tools, and strategies to reduce financial stress; employer-sponsored student loan contributions may apply for eligible roles
  • Professional Growth & Practice Support
  • Continuing education opportunities and professional development support
  • Collaborative, team-focused work environment with access to modern dental technology

How to Apply

Be part of our journey to shape the future of dentistry. Apply today by submitting your resume using the link below. We look forward to connecting with you.

Responsibilities

  • Perform routine dental cleanings and oral health Assessments
  • Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and preventative care
  • Assist dentists with exams and treatments, and take dental X-rays

Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with industry regulations and adhere to sterilization protocols

Qualifications

  • Education: Associate or bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene
  • License: Active state license as a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)
  • Certifications: Local anesthesia certification and CPR/First Aid (if applicable
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Detail-oriented with a commitment to patient care and comfort0

Legal Disclaimer

We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. All benefits are subject to potential vesting and eligibility requirements. The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Oral health assessmentPatient educationRecord keeping

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 42 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

How does Dental Care Alliance compare as an employer?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in dental hygienistranked against 2,151 Dental Hygienist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost of livingMaryland index 105.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygiene listings in Maryland37 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All dental hygienist listings in Maryland106 active5,810 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 38% no call · 64% no weekends42 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentMaryland healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $16k) · 14% offer loan repayment106 active listings, Nov 2026
New Dental Hygiene listings793 in the last 30 days436 the 30 days before (+82%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,151 Dental Hygienist listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Maryland figures use all dental hygienists: too few Maryland Dental Hygiene postings state pay.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PRN Dental Hygienist at Dental Care Alliance a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Dental Hygienist — ranked against 2,151 active Dental Hygienist listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top contract/1099 Dental Hygienist Jobs

42 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

36 jobs · 26 employers
14
<$105k
9
$105k-125k
6
$125k-145k
6
$145k-165k
1
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

37 jobs · 26 employers
401k / retirement match
95% this job
Sign-on bonus
43%
CME allowance
41% this job
Loan repayment
5% this job
PSLF eligible
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Independence Dental Services · Chicago, Illinois

$70-$75/hr
#2

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Bluebird Family Dentistry - Northglenn · Northglenn, Colorado

$65 an hour
#3

Dental Hygienist (RDH)- Fridays Only!

$55/hr
#4

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$47-$52/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Dental Hygienist listings

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

  • On-site
  • Includes call
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About Dental Care Alliance

Hospitals and Health Care
Sarasota, FL
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Continuing education opportunities
Professional development support
Optional supplemental coverage
Employee Assistance Program
Pet insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Identity theft protection
Student loan and financial wellness support

Living in Overlea

Median resident rent
$1,473/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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