Dental Hygienist - Work alongside a Periodontist in a Unique Role

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Advanced Clinical Dental Hygienist Periodontics (Boutique Specialty Practice)

This is not a traditional dental hygiene position.

We are seeking an exceptional, motivated Registered Dental Hygienist to step into an advanced clinical role within a boutique, fee-for-service periodontal practice in Chevy Chase, MD.

In this role, you will work side-by-side with a board-certified periodontist, participating in consultations, treatment planning, surgical support, and comprehensive case management. This position is ideal for a hygienist who is intellectually curious, clinically driven, and eager to practice at the top of their license in a specialty setting.

What Makes This Role Different

• No traditional prophy schedule
  
  
• High-level patient consultations and education
  
  
• Direct involvement in periodontal and implant cases
  
  
• Advanced clinical skills, autonomy, and mentorship
  
  
• A collaborative, high-standards, growth-oriented team culture
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive new-patient consultations, including medical history review and periodontal assessments
  
  
• Educate patients on periodontal disease, treatment options, and post-operative care with clarity and confidence
  
  
• Assist the periodontist with treatment planning and maintain meticulous case documentation
  
  
• Administer local anesthesia and provide clinical support during surgical procedures
  
  
• Collaborate closely with the periodontist and team to deliver exceptional, concierge-level patient care
  
  

The Ideal Candidate

• Registered Dental Hygienist (MD-licensed or eligible)
  
  
• Strong interest in periodontics, surgery, and advanced clinical care
  
  
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to educate and build patient trust
  
  
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable with case-based workflows
  
  
• A team-oriented professional who values excellence, growth, and accountability
  
  
• Eager to learn, grow, and take ownership of an elevated clinical role
  
  

Position Details

• Location: Chevy Chase, MD
  
  
• Schedule: MondayThursday (4 days/week), 7:45 AM 5:30 PM
  
  
• Compensation: Competitive and experience-based, with benefits and performance-based bonus structure
  
  

How to Apply

If you are ready to move beyond traditional hygiene and build a meaningful, long-term role in periodontics, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter explaining:

• Why this role excites you
  
  
• What draws you to periodontics and advanced clinical care