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Job Title


Registered Dental Hygienist


Company : Southern Maine Family Dental


Location : Portsmouth, NH


Created : 2026-02-22


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Registered Dental Hygienist – Private Practice | Full-Time or Part-Time | Eliot, MEWe are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Registered Dental Hygienist, licensed in the State of Maine to join our friendly, well-established, privately owned dental practice in Eliot, ME.Our team is well-trained, organized, and truly values creating a warm, supportive, and patient-centered environment. Why You’ll Love Working With UsPrivately owned practice, no corporate pressureFT or PT hours or Temp hours availableDedicated instrument cassettes reserved just for youAnnual hygiene instrument budget to ensure you always have top-of-the-line toolsStreamlined systemsA focus on high-quality patient care and excellent chairside communicationTake a moment to visit our website at and read our Google reviews—we’re proud of the practice we’ve built and the patients we serve.Compensation & BenefitsSalary: $56.00/hrQuarterly Hygiene Production BonusHealth InsuranceVision InsuranceRetirement PlanPaid Time OffEmployer-paid Short-Term DisabilityYour ResponsibilitiesPerform comprehensive patient assessments and deliver exceptional clinical careMaintain a sterile environment using proper aseptic techniquesAccurately document patient records and medical historiesEducate patients on oral hygiene and preventive careCollaborate closely with the dental team for smooth, efficient workflowUtilize Dentrix software for charting, scheduling, and record-keepingQualificationsActive State of Maine Registered Dental Hygienist licenseCommitment to providing outstanding patient careStrong understanding of dental terminology and documentationExperience with dental software (Dentrix preferred)Knowledge of aseptic protocols and HIPAA complianceAbility to accurately assess and document patient conditionsScheduleNo nightsNo weekendsEnjoy work–life balance in a supportive, well-run practice.If you're passionate about patient care and want to work in a positive and professional environment, we’d love to hear from you!Benefits:Medical, Vision, 401k, PTO, BonusesCompensation:$56/hour