Registered Dental Hygienist-Dental Care Clinic Belfast

Location:

Belfast, ME
Facility:
Medical Group Practices

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift: Day
Job Category:
Professional - Clinical
Req #: 96790
Date Posted:
Oct 12, 2026

At Maine Health, you’ll be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the health of the communities we serve. Our Belfast dental clinic team is passionate about providing accessible oral healthcare and building meaningful connections within the community.

If you are a compassionate dental hygienist who values teamwork, community impact, and preventative care, we encourage you to apply.

• Location:
  
  125 Northport Avenue, Suite 107, Belfast, ME
• Schedule:
  
  32 hours per week (Four 8-hour shifts)
• Days/
  
  Hours:
  
  Monday – Thursday
• Schedule Type:
  Consistent

This position is based at the Maine Health Dental Care Clinic in Belfast, a small, collaborative team of five professionals dedicated to serving the community. The clinic provides care to both adults and children, with a strong focus on serving low-income patients and increasing access to essential dental services. The team partners with local organizations such as WCAP to provide dental care to preschool-aged children and offers limited emergency dental care to Waldo County residents.

The clinic’s mission is supported in part by local charitable organizations and grant funding.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide dental hygiene services including patient assessment, prophylaxis, scaling, and preventative treatments
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices, preventative care, and overall oral health
• Assist in identifying oral health conditions and collaborate with the dental provider on patient care plans
• Maintain accurate and timely patient records and documentation
• Support infection control and sterilization protocols in accordance with clinic and regulatory standards
• Participate in community outreach or education efforts when appropriate
• Work collaboratively with the dental care team to ensure a positive patient experience

Summary:
The Registered Dental Hygienist role is responsible for the direct provision of dental hygiene and appropriate preventative services to oral patients of the clinic, as well as providing appropriate oral health information to individuals and groups.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Dental Hygiene required.
• License/
  
  Certifications:
  
  Current applicable state(s) license in Dental Hygiene required. Current applicable state(s) Dental Radiographer license required or must receive within three months of hire.
• Experience: One year of clinical experience as a dental hygienist preferred.
• Additional Skills/Requirements
  
  Required:
  
  N/A

Additional Information

Maine Health is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.

Any offer of employment will depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-related factors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does not reflect the full valueofourtotal compensation package.

The pay range for this position is $37.09to $50.17 per hour.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, Maine Health…