Dental hygienist

Join a Team That Values You

Are you a patient-centered clinician who takes pride in delivering both exceptional care and comfort? Do you thrive in a setting where your technical skills are matched by your ability to build trust and motivate healthier habits? Join our growing, highly regarded dental practice in Silver Spring as our Registered Dental Hygienist.
Cummins Dental Group is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Dental Hygienist to join our team. This role is ideal for a licensed professional who is passionate about preventive care, confident in patient education, and committed to clinical excellence.
As a key part of our clinical team, you will be responsible for providing high-quality hygiene services, identifying and discussing treatment needs, and supporting patient retention and satisfaction. Our hygienists are empowered collaborators—not just providers—who help drive both the health of our patients and the success of our practice.

Our Ideal Candidate:
Believes in the power of prevention and education
Delivers compassionate care with consistency and efficiency
Feels confident explaining treatment needs and oral health strategies
Works well in a team setting with strong communication skills
Is comfortable with digital workflows and values organization and accuracy
Has a growth mindset and welcomes opportunities for feedback and development

Deliver routine and periodontal hygiene services, including scaling, polishing, and fluoride application
Take diagnostic images (BWs, FMX, Pano) and complete full perio charting
Identify and communicate treatment needs and risk factors
Educate patients on home care, oral-systemic links, and treatment follow-through
Document findings and procedures accurately in Open Dental
Collaborate closely with doctors and treatment team to maintain continuity of care
Maintain infection control protocols and operatory readiness
Participate in morning huddles, team trainings and patient care coordination

Basic life support
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Experienced Dental Hygienist (1+ years)
Licensed dental hygienist
Open Dental
iTero

Active Maryland RDH license
CPR certification
1+ years of experience preferred (new grads welcome to apply with strong clinical references)
Proficiency in digital charting; experience with Open Dental and iTero a plus
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

Cosmetic Dentistry
Emergency Dentistry
Experienced Dental Hygienist (1+ years)
General Dentistry
Implant Dentistry
Licensed dental hygienist
Local Anesthesia Certification
Open Dental
X-ray / Radiography Certification
iTero

Bilingual is a plus

401(k)
Bonus pay
Employee discount
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Retirement plan

Guaranteed hourly pay with commission potential
Paid time off and holidays
401K with match
CE and professional development support
Positive, team-based work culture
Opportunities to grow within the practice

Work hours:

Mon 7:30 am - 5 pm Tue 6:30 am - 4 pm Thu 7:30 am - 5 pm Fri 7:30 am - 2 pm
Flexibility: FT PT available
1 hour adult recall appointments
Supportive team

(1) Please apply through the Jobley application form
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(2) A recruiter will contact you to schedule an interview
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(3) Interview
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(4) Job offer
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(5) While proceeding with the hiring process, please apply for the Jobley Bonus through your Jobley account.

* The average time from application to job offer is about one week to one month.

* If you are currently employed and have difficulty changing jobs right now, schedules can be discussed.