The Dental Health Programs often receives job opportunities from dental offices and dental employment agencies throughout the State and posts them as a professional courtesy.
Positions are posted as they are received and remain active on this site for 30 days; we are not notified when a position has been filled. To determine the status of any position, please contact the listing office or agency.
Job Listings
Dental Office: Maine Family Dental Practice
Job Title: Registered Dental Hygienist
Brief Job Description:
Maine Family Dental is growing and expanding, and we are seeking to add an additional Registered Dental Hygienist to our team, starting in April. Full time, Monday–Thursday 7:30am-4:00pm. We offer competitive wages, F/T benefits; including vacation, personal/sick time, holiday pay, 401(k) retirement plan, profit sharing, continuing education, licensing fees, uniform allowance, plus a great work environment! Please feel free to drop off resume in person to 792 Stillwater Avenue, in Bangor. Or submit resume to tbdds@mainefamilydental.com. *New or recent graduates are welcome to apply*
Contact Instructions: Email: tbdds@mainefamilydental.com, or drop off resume in person
PRACTICE INFORMATION:
Name: Dr. Travis Buxton
Phone: 207-947-1166
Email: tbdds@mainefamilydental.com
Mailing Address: 792 Stillwater Ave. Bangor, ME 04401
Date Posted: 1/21/25
Dental Office: Bingham Area Health Center
Job Title: Dental Director/ Dentist
Brief Job Description:
Bingham Area Health Center seeks a full time Dentist who will fulfill the dual role of Dentist and Dental Director. The Dental Director will provide clinical leadership and direction to the dental team to ensure the delivery of high quality, accessible, and coordinated care. The Dental Director will also provide general dentistry to people of all ages. The dental practice, located within a community health center which has served the community for 49 years, is equipped with the latest dental equipment including digital radiography, chair side computer charting and intra-oral imaging. Each year, 3,000 area residents visit Bingham Area Health Center for medical and oral healthcare. Bingham is one of 12 practices of HealthReach Community Health Centers serving Central and Western Maine. The selected candidate will receive competitive salary and benefits, malpractice coverage, pension plan with employer match, relocation, and loan repayment options.
Contact Instructions: EOE. Contact: HRCHC, 10 Water Street, Suite 305, Waterville, ME 04901 |Fax 207.660-9901 | Communications@HealthReach.org | www.BinghamCHC.org
Date Posted: 12/31/24
Dental Office: Bingham Area Health Center
Job Title: Dentist
Brief Job Description:
Bingham Area Health Center seeks a full time Dentist to provide general dentistry to people of all ages. The dental practice, located within a community health center which has served the community for 49 years, is equipped with the latest dental equipment including digital radiography, chair side computer charting and intra-oral imaging. Each year, 3,000 area residents visit Bingham Area Health Center for medical and oral healthcare. Bingham is one of 12 practices of HealthReach Community Health Centers serving Central and Western Maine. The selected candidate will receive competitive salary and benefits, malpractice coverage, pension plan with employer match, relocation, and loan repayment options.
Contact Instructions: EOE. Contact: HRCHC, 10 Water Street, Suite 305, Waterville, ME 04901 |Fax 207.660-9901 | Communications@HealthReach.org | www.BinghamCHC.org.
Date Posted: 12/31/24
Dental Office: Penobscot Bay Dentistry
Job Title: Registered Dental Hygienist
Brief Job Description:
Penobscot Bay Dentistry is seeking a full-time dental hygienist to join our team in beautiful mid-coast Maine! We have an established practice and well maintained facility with modern technology. Our goal is to provide excellent dental care in a relaxed atmosphere. We are looking for an individual who will be dedicated to our patients, has high energy and a positive attitude.
Candidates must possess a Maine state license, CPR certification, license to administer local anesthetic and nitrous oxide. Knowledge of Dentrix and Dexis a plus.
We offer competitive wages, medical insurance allowance, 401K, paid vacation, sick time, dental care, continuing education and uniform allowance. New hygiene graduates are encouraged to apply! Signing Bonus available.
Please send cover letter and resume to: Info@PenobscotBayDentistry.com
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: Up to $50.00 per hour
Expected hours: 18 – 36 per week
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Schedule:
Day shift
Work Location: In person
Contact Instructions: Penobscot Bay Dentistry (207)338-1100
PRACTICE INFORMATION:
Name: John Lewis
Phone: 207-338-1100
Email: info@penobscotbaydentistry.com
Mailing Address: 94 Searsport Ave Belfast, ME 04915
Date Posted: 12/18/24
Dental Office: Islands Community Medical Services Dental Clinic
Job Title: Dental Hygienist
Brief Job Description:
ICMS Dental
Dental Hygienist Job Description
Summary: Performs a variety of clinical oral health procedures, oral health education and record keeping duties.
Required Duties
• Provide high quality, compassionate, patient centered care as part of a dental team.
• Perform dental prophylaxis treatment by scaling and polishing teeth.
• Perform non-surgical periodontal treatment (scaling and root planing) and periodontal therapy.
• Administer local anesthetic under the direct supervision of the dentist.
• Document existing restorations, existing periodontal condition and notable areas of possible disease of both the soft and hard tissues of the oral cavity and adjacent anatomy for the dentist’s review. As appropriate, may call the dentist for immediate or emergent evaluation.
• Take dental radiographs to aid in the evaluation of hard tissues of the oral cavity.
• Administer topical fluoride treatments as needed.
• Place dental sealants as needed according to treatment plans.
• Update, document and maintain medical history of patients, highlighting significant information for the dentist’s review.
• Provide appropriate and relevant oral hygiene instruction to patients and patient caregivers.
• Practice universal precautions and appropriate infection control practices.
• Provide administrative support, including patient documentation and record keeping, patient scheduling and billing as appropriate.
• Help maintain sterilization center as appropriate.
• Maintain patient health information confidentiality in accordance with all appropriate state and federal HIPPA laws.
• Participate in ICMS school fluoride and screening program.
• Perform related duties not listed, as required.
Job Requirements
Obtain and maintain an unrestricted State of Maine Dental Hygienist License, including dental radiography license and local anesthesia permit.
Complete appropriate continuing education.
Contact Instructions: Please email for more information.
PRACTICE INFORMATION:
Name: Dinah B. Moyer
Phone: 2078639071
Email: dmoyer@icmsvh.org
Mailing Address: 15 Medical Center Loop, Vinalhaven, ME 04863
Date Posted: 12/10/24
Dental Office: Eastport Health Care, Inc.
Job Title: Dental Hygienist Temporary and Permanent
Brief Job Description:
Eastport Health Care, a Federally Qualified health Center (FQHC) located in Washongton County, Maine, has an immediate opening for a Dental Hygienist. We are open to a short-term immediate Dental Hygieinist and also want to add a long-term, permanent Dental Hygienist to the team. EHC has a very busy dental center located in Eastport. We are in the process of building a new health center with an expanded dental center that will be complete in 2026. Our dental team, headed by Abhay Ektare, DDS, is a highly functional, successful dental team committed to serving our community. Dental Hygeine is a key part of our dental care services. Eastport is a gorgeous seacoast town with many walking and hiking trails and outdoor activities, as well as an active arts community.
Contact Instructions: Please send an email to Wanda Burke, HR Coordinator, wburke@eastporthealth.org
PRACTICE INFORMATION:
Name: Missy Lawrence, Eastport Operations Manager
Phone: 2078536001
Email: wburke@eastporthealth.org
Mailing Address: 30 Boynton St, Eastport, ME 04631
Date Posted: 12/10/24
Dental Office: Mount Pleasant Dental Wellness
Job Title: Dental Hygienist
Brief Job Description:
MOUNT PLEASANT DENTAL WELLNESS
634 Rockland St, Rockport, ME 04856
Meet Our Office:
At Mount Pleasant Dental Wellness, we pride ourselves on providing top-notch dental care in a warm and welcoming environment. Our compassionate and skilled team is dedicated to helping our patients achieve their best smiles. We are currently looking for a passionate hygienist to become part of our supportive and professional team. If you’re committed to exceptional patient care and looking for a fulfilling career in dentistry, we’d love to have you join our dental family!
Ideal hygienist description:
-Friendly, personable, and a team player
-Strong focus on patient education
-Excellent communication skills
-Local anesthesia certification
Schedule:
-Monday – Thursday: 7:30AM – 4:30/5:30PM
Compensation package:
-Hourly rate: $55 per hour or commission based
-Relocation assistance (when applicable)
-Health insurance IMMEDIATELY
-PTO
-Paid holidays
-Wellness days
-Complimentary dental
-401k w/ 3% match
-CEs
-Scrub allowance
Contact Instructions: Please email your resume to: abigail@joingotu.com
PRACTICE INFORMATION:
Name: Abbey Zachos
Phone: 786-699-7316
Email: abigail@joingotu.com
Mailing Address:
Date Posted: 12/9/24
Dental Office: Kennebec Dental Excellence
Job Title: Registered Dental Hygienist
Brief Job Description:
Let’s have a conversation about if our practice could be a good fit for you! We have an excellent team and are proud to have been voted the top dental practice in the greater Waterville area this past year.
We believe in paying for the best providers and team members, and then continue investing in developing our team. Our practice is out of network with all dental insurances, which means that we do not have to write-off treatment fees to the insurance companies. This allows us to provide generous benefits and compensation packages to our team. It also means that we can support our hygiene team with modern equipment such as a diode laser, air polisher, sharp instruments, and more. If you are an experienced provider who has specific treatment modalities that you prefer to work with, we are interested in learning what you have to offer and providing the equipment and resources for you to do so.
If you are a newly graduated hygienist, you will be glad to know that we have a team of experienced hygienists and doctors ready to provide mentorship and coaching as you begin your career. As you begin with our practice, we have a supportive system including longer appointment times to help you as you get comfortable with the workflow of our practice.
We are proud of our practice. We have a fun, supportive environment that fosters our team and builds on each individual’s strengths. Our primary goal is to take care of the patients we serve, and we strive to do that by trusting our team to do what is right while we give the support, environment, and resources you need to be successful. Our practice is relationship driven, fast-paced, and modern. We truly enjoy the people we work with, and are excited to welcome the right person to our team.
Compensation will be based on experience between $48 and $55 per hour. Our other benefits include a health reimbursement account, paid time off, and a matching401K.
To be successful in this role you will need to:
• Must have active Dental Hygienist license and X-Ray certification
• Always maintain the highest level of confidentiality to HIPAA standards.
• Adhere to strict safety guidelines and procedures to OSHA and office standards.
• Must be comfortable and able to maintain a professional demeanor and attitude
• Must be detail oriented in order to work efficiently and maintain patient comfort.
• Must demonstrate active listening and a strong attention to detail
• Must demonstrate excellent communication skills and convey information effectively
• Review and update patient’s health history; chart progress, treatments, and home care compliance.
• Clean calculus deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums, using dental instruments, including scaling and root planning for patients with periodontal disease.
• Apply fluorides and other cavity preventing agents to arrest dental decay.
• Assess and evaluate patient through exam, patient records, and patient’s medical history to assist in diagnosis of dental hygiene problems, disease, and efficacy of administered treatment plans.
• Recognize early signs of periodontal disease; chart restorations and notate areas of concern.
• Develop and present treatment plans.
• Capture x-rays, process, download and mount for doctor to view; capable of interpreting x-rays independently.
• Perform head and neck/oral cancer exam.
• Examine gums, using probes, to locate periodontal recessed gums and signs of gum disease; communicate findings to patient and doctor.
• Selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient’s mouth, as needed.
• Educate and motivate patient on proper oral hygiene and corrective/preventative measures.
• Work chair side with Dentist as needed, assist doctor in hygiene examination.
• Schedule appropriate re-care appointments.
• Maintain sterilized hygiene hand pieces and instruments in good repair and sufficient supply.
• Must be able to work both independently and cooperatively in team settings.
• Enjoy growth and learning
Kennebec Dental Excellence is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Contact Instructions: Please email a resume to nicole@kennebecdental.com
PRACTICE INFORMATION:
Name: Nicole Vachon
Phone: 2078301428
Email: nicole@kennebecdental.com
Mailing Address: 464 Benton Ave
Date Posted: 12/6/24
Dental Office: LA Endodontics
Job Title: dental assistant
Brief Job Description:
Endodontic practice in Lewiston is seeking a dental assistant that is willing to be cross trained as a front desk person for 4 days per week to join our growing team. This position is to assist in all areas of the practice and is a very important position.
The qualified candidate must have excellent customer service & language skills, and a positive and energetic personality. WORK ETHIC AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL IS A MUST…..We need someone who is flexible, organized, conscientious, friendly and reliable.
Duties will include assisting the doctor, scheduling patients as well as sterilization.
Wage is dependent on experience, but we are certainly willing to train the right person. Experience is preferred.
We look forward to meeting you!!
Pay: $18.00 – $23.00 per hour
Contact Instructions: please call or drop by: 207-330-2330
PRACTICE INFORMATION:
Name: Jennifer Gage
Phone: 207-330-2330
Email: info@laendodontics.net
Mailing Address: 626 Main St. Lewiston, ME 04240
Date Posted: 11/26/24
Dental Office: DR. MARC HOROWITZ
Job Title: DENTAL ASSISTANT
Brief Job Description:
PT/FT DENTAL ASSISTANT X-RAY LICENSE REQUIRED. UNIFROM ALLOWANCE, 401k, VACATION PAY, SICK PAY AND MANY OTHER BENEFITS. $22-$30/HOUR BASED ON EXPERIENCE.
Contact Instructions: JESSICA
PRACTICE INFORMATION:
Name: JESSICA JOAN HOROWITZ
Phone: 2076672770
Email: m.horowitz@live.com
Mailing Address: po box 605 ELLSWORTH, MAINE 04605
Date Posted: 11/25/24
Dental Office: DR. MARC HOROWITZ
Job Title: DENTAL HYGIENIST
Brief Job Description:
IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR PT/FT DENTAL HYGIENIST. $48-$55 HOUR BASED ON EXPERIENCE. LOCAL ANESTHESIA PERMIT, AND NITROUS PERMIT PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED. UNIFORM ALLOWANCE, 401k, PAID TIME OFF. FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE, FRIENDLY OFFICE.
Contact Instructions: JESSICA
PRACTICE INFORMATION:
Name: JESSICA JOAN HOROWITZ
Phone: 2076672770
Email: m.horowitz@live.com
Mailing Address: po box 605 ELLSWORTH, MAINE 04605
Date Posted: 11/25/24
Dental Office: Maine Family Dental Practice
Job Title: Dental Assistant
Brief Job Description:
Maine Family Dental is seeking to add an additional dental assistant our team! Full time, Monday–Thursday 7:30am-4:00pm. We offer competitive wages, F/T benefits; including vacation, personal/sick time, holiday pay, 401(k) retirement plan, profit sharing, continuing education, licensing fees, and uniform allowance. Please feel free to drop off resume in person to 792 Stillwater Avenue, in Bangor. Or submit resume to tbdds@mainefamilydental.com.
Contact Instructions: Submit resume to tbdds@mainefamilydental.com
PRACTICE INFORMATION:
Name: Travis R Buxton DDS
Phone: 207-947-1166
Email: tbdds@mainefamilydental.com
Mailing Address: 792 Stillwater Ave. Bangor, ME 04401
Date Posted: 11/20/24
Dental Office: Plourde Family Dental
Job Title: Dental Assistant
Brief Job Description:
Plourde Family Dental is a general dental practice located in Bath, ME where we prioritize long-term staff and patient relationships by providing quality care in a compassionate setting. We are looking for a full-time dental assistant to join our kind, welcoming, and experienced team. The position is 4 days a week, Monday-Thursday (and we start our weekend at 1pm on Thursdays!). If interested, please email drplourde@plourdefamilydental.com or call Cheri at (207) 443-3232.
Requirements:
– Experience preferred, but willing to train the right candidate
– Dental x-ray certification preferred, otherwise must be willing to obtain dental x-ray certification
– Positive attitude and ability to interact with patients to make them feel comfortable in the dental setting
Compensation and Benefits include:
– Competitive compensation based on experience ($20-$30/hour)
– Monday-Thursday work week, ending at 1:00pm on Thursdays
– 401(k) with employer contribution
– Profit sharing
– Vacation time, paid sick time, and paid holidays
Contact Instructions: If interested, please email drplourde@plourdefamilydental.com or call Cheri at (207) 443-3232
PRACTICE INFORMATION:
Name: Jeremy Plourde
Phone: (207) 443-3232
Email: drplourde@plourdefamilydental.com
Mailing Address: 130 Centre St Suite 1, Bath, ME 04530
Date Posted: 11/18/24