Registered Dental Hygienist

Help a Child Smile

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Jesup, Georgia

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Registered Dental Hygienist will provide oral health services including cleanings, sealants, and fluoride applications to children at school sites. They are also responsible for documenting services, educating patients on oral hygiene, and assisting the dentist with oral health management.

Qualifications

Help A Child Smile is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist to provide dental care to underserved children in schools, starting in August 2026. Key requirements include an active dental hygiene license, BLS certification, and the ability to work well with children and in a fast-paced team environment. A valid driver's license and willingness to travel are also necessary.

Job Description

Overview

Dentistry with a work-life balance

Make a difference while doing what you love

If you’re looking for a career opportunity at a competitive salary while helping kids in need, let’s talk.

Help A Child Smile, a school-based mobile dental practice, is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist in Jesup, GA and surrounding areas to help provide dental care to underserved children at their school beginning in August 2026.

Our innovative in school dental program offers something different than a traditional dental practice. With a workday that ends with the school day and no nights or weekends, our program is perfect for people looking for a diverse and different working environment.

This is for a full-time position, no evenings or weekends beginning August 2026! 

Dental Hygienist Qualifications:

  • Active License
  • BLS certification
  • Ability to work well with both children and adults
  • Ability to work well on a small team and in a fast-paced environment
  • Organized, detail-oriented and able to multi-task
  • Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and willing to travel

Dental Hygienist Responsibilities:

  • Assist with oral health management of all patients
  • Verify the identity of patient using name and date of birth prior to administering treatment
  • Review medical history and other pertinent oral health information
  • Obtain oral health assessment of each patient
  • Provide oral hygiene services including dental prophylaxis scaling, sealant application and fluoride application consistent with accepted best practices and standards
  • Provide dental assistance as directed by the dentist
  • Provide oral health education and individual counseling to each patient according to known oral health care practices (e.g. tooth brushing, flossing)
  • Document provided dental services on the patient’s chart
  • Daily travel to and from school sites
  • Be a team player at all times

 Help A Child Smile Offers:

  • Evenings, weekends and optional summers off with approval
  • Working a school day schedule (about 6 – 7 hours); on average between 8:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
  • Benefit package (health, dental, vision)
  • Unique work experience and flexible scheduling
  • Competitive daily base pay
  • State-of-the-art portable dental equipment
  • Latest technology & digital radiography

Want to learn more? Call or text Lisaat 855-957-4375 or email thompson@mobiledentists.com

(If texting/emailing, please include your name, contact information and the location of this position.)

Who We Are

Help A Child Smile is Georgia’s leading at school dental program meeting the tremendous need among underserved school aged children who do not have easy access to dental care and who often suffer from poor oral hygiene, tooth decay, pain and associated health problems.

Help A Child Smile is 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

Help a Child Smile

Help A Child Smile Help A Child Smile is Georgia’s leading at school dental program meeting the tremendous need among underserved school aged children who do not have easy access to dental care and who often suffer from poor oral hygiene, tooth decay, pain and associated health problems. We know many parents cannot take their children to the dentist due to issues including time off from work and transportation challenges. Our team of dedicated dental professionals provide preventive and restorative dental care to children right at school. Every year, through its devoted dental professionals, Help A Child Smile puts happy, healthy smiles on thousands of children throughout Georgia. Join us in our mission to bring smiles and good oral health to where they are needed. Call or text us at 855-957-4375 or email jobs@mobiledentists.com. You’ll be glad you did.
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