Registered Dental Hygienist

Overview

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) role at Big Smiles. Smile Mississippi, a school-based mobile dental practice, is seeking a RDH in Jackson, MS and surrounding areas to help provide dental care to underserved children at their school.

Our in-school dental program offers a different environment from a traditional practice, with a workday that ends with the school day and no nights or weekends. This opportunity is ideal for those seeking a varied working environment, working parents, or anyone who wants to make a difference in the dental field.

Interested candidates should call or text Kelly at  or email  (If texting/emailing, please include your name, contact information and the location of this position.)

• Assist with oral health management of all patients—being a team player at all times
• Verify the identity of patient using name and date of birth prior to administering treatment, place initials on the medical chart indicating verification
• Obtain oral health assessment of each patient (new baseline; follow-up)
• Review medical history and other pertinent oral health information
• Provide oral hygiene services including dental prophylaxis, scaling, sealant application and fluoride application consistent with best practices
• Provide dental assistance as directed by the dentist
• Provide oral health education and individual counseling to each patient (tooth brushing, flossing, etc.)
• Document provided dental services on the patient’s chart
• Daily travel to and from school sites

• Must hold an active RDH license
• Working experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist
• Valid driver license, reliable transportation and willingness to travel to schools across counties
• Works well with others (both children and adults)
• Current CPR (BLS) certification
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

• Evenings, weekends and summers off
• School day schedule (about 6–7 hours; typically 8:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.)
• Benefit package (health, dental, vision)
• Flexible scheduling; full and part-time positions available
• Competitive compensation
• State-of-the-art portable dental equipment; latest technology & digital radiography

Big Smiles is the nation’s leading in-school dental program. We bring dental care directly to schools to serve underserved children, using portable equipment and adaptable spaces to create functional dental offices for the day. We are 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.

Join us in our mission to bring smiles and good oral health to where they are needed. Call or text  or email