Kennebunk Center for Dentistry
Dental Hygienist
Kennebunk, Maine•Full-time
$55 - $60 hourly
$55 - $60 hourly
About the Job
We are looking for a friendly, compassionate, and clinically skilled Dental Hygienist to join our team. Our practice is focused on providing excellent hygiene care while building genuine, long-term relationships with our patients.
We believe great hygiene care is about more than a cleaning—it’s about patient education, prevention, trust, and making every patient feel comfortable and cared for.
Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive preventive hygiene care, including cleanings, periodontal assessments, radiographs, fluoride, and periodontal therapy as appropriate.
- Educate patients on oral hygiene, periodontal health, and personalized home-care recommendations.
- Build strong, lasting relationships with patients and create a welcoming, comfortable experience.
- Listen to patients’ concerns and tailor care to their individual needs.
- Identify and communicate clinical findings and recommended treatment to the dentist and clinical team.
- Encourage patients to stay proactive with their preventive and periodontal care.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and follow infection-control and practice protocols.
- Work collaboratively with the entire dental team to provide seamless, patient-centered care.
- Help support patient retention and continued engagement with the practice.
Qualifications:
- Current Dental Hygiene license and required certifications.
- Strong clinical and periodontal assessment skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Warm, personable, and patient-focused.
- Reliable, organized, and detail-oriented.
- Ability to educate patients in a positive manner.
- Team-oriented with a genuine commitment to providing exceptional patient care.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Relocation and licensing assistance available for out of state candidates
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- 401k
- Employee dental benefits
- Continuing education and professional growth opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- A patient-centered practice that values kindness, relationships, and quality care.
If you are passionate about dental hygiene and enjoy getting to know your patients and making a meaningful difference in their oral health, we would love to meet you!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
License/Certification:
- Registered Dental Hygienist (Required)
Work Location: In person