Entry Level Dental Hygienist Jobs
New grad dental hygienist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong clinical internship or a well-documented patient care portfolio can outweigh a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Medical Devices, and Education, with employers like Aspen Dental, 42 North Dental, and Elite Dental Partners hiring at this level now.
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Join our team as a Part-Time Dental Hygienist Practitioner!
This position requires a Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner (PHDHP) Certification and the ability to work independently. This position will work at the UPMC Children’s Hampton Dental Office, 4290 William Flynn Hwy, Allison Park PA 15101
The Dental Hygienist/Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner performs prophylactic and therapeutic services and conducts client education for the prevention and control of dental disease without the dentist being present.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Cleans and cares for teeth within the scope of dental standards of care including polishing, scaling and root planing.
- Provides oral health education.
- May perform other approved dental care and preventive treatments, such as topical application of fluoride and dental sealants.
- Advises patients on proper home care and treatment of teeth and gum tissues.
- Takes and develops radiographs.
- Maintains accurate records of services performed; communicates appropriate and accurate information to the health care team.
- Assists the dentist in the organization and implementation of clinic procedures and systems.
- Performs supply inventories.
- Responsible for the proper cleaning, packing and storage of supplies and instruments.
- Is accountable and adaptable to all Clinic safety procedures, continuing education requirements, operational procedures, corporate compliance requirements, occupational exposure policies, disaster plan, infection control policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrates understanding of age specific needs of the dental client population.
- The Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner performs all services of a dental hygienist without the authorization, assignment or examination by a dentist.
- The Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner maintains a dental record, for 5 years from date of last treatment entry, which accurately, legibly and completely reflects the dental hygiene services provided to the patient including the following:
- (a) name and address of patient and, if the patient is a minor, the name of the patient's parents or legal guardian.
- (b) the date dental hygiene services are provided.
- (c) a description of the treatment or services rendered at each visit.
- (d) the date and type of radiographs taken, if any, and documentation demonstrating the necessity or justification for taking radiographs, as well as the radiographs themselves.
- (e) documentation of the annual referral to a dentist.
- Possess a degree from an accredited Dental Hygienist Program.
- Must have a Pennsylvania State Board of Examiners License.
- Must have received additional education and obtained a license as a Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner.
- Must have knowledge of dental equipment.
- Must have knowledge of dental terminology.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
- Dental Hygienist.
- Public Health DH Practitioner.
- Clearances with renewal:
- Act 31, 33, 34, & 73.
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Join our team as a Part-Time Dental Hygienist Practitioner!
This position requires a Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner (PHDHP) Certification and the ability to work independently. This position will work at the UPMC Children’s Hampton Dental Office, 4290 William Flynn Hwy, Allison Park PA 15101
The Dental Hygienist/Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner performs prophylactic and therapeutic services and conducts client education for the prevention and control of dental disease without the dentist being present.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Cleans and cares for teeth within the scope of dental standards of care including polishing, scaling and root planing.
- Provides oral health education.
- May perform other approved dental care and preventive treatments, such as topical application of fluoride and dental sealants.
- Advises patients on proper home care and treatment of teeth and gum tissues.
- Takes and develops radiographs.
- Maintains accurate records of services performed; communicates appropriate and accurate information to the health care team.
- Assists the dentist in the organization and implementation of clinic procedures and systems.
- Performs supply inventories.
- Responsible for the proper cleaning, packing and storage of supplies and instruments.
- Is accountable and adaptable to all Clinic safety procedures, continuing education requirements, operational procedures, corporate compliance requirements, occupational exposure policies, disaster plan, infection control policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrates understanding of age specific needs of the dental client population.
- The Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner performs all services of a dental hygienist without the authorization, assignment or examination by a dentist.
- The Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner maintains a dental record, for 5 years from date of last treatment entry, which accurately, legibly and completely reflects the dental hygiene services provided to the patient including the following:
- (a) name and address of patient and, if the patient is a minor, the name of the patient's parents or legal guardian.
- (b) the date dental hygiene services are provided.
- (c) a description of the treatment or services rendered at each visit.
- (d) the date and type of radiographs taken, if any, and documentation demonstrating the necessity or justification for taking radiographs, as well as the radiographs themselves.
- (e) documentation of the annual referral to a dentist.
- Possess a degree from an accredited Dental Hygienist Program.
- Must have a Pennsylvania State Board of Examiners License.
- Must have received additional education and obtained a license as a Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner.
- Must have knowledge of dental equipment.
- Must have knowledge of dental terminology.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
- Dental Hygienist.
- Public Health DH Practitioner.
- Clearances with renewal:
- Act 31, 33, 34, & 73.
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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Entry Level Dental Hygienist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level dental hygienist job?
Entry level dental hygienist employers look for candidates who hold an active state license, have completed accredited dental hygiene coursework, and can show hands-on clinical hours from their program. A strong internship placement, a letter of recommendation from a supervising dentist, and comfort with digital charting software give new applicants a real edge. Applying directly to general and specialty dental practices increases your chances at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level dental hygienists?
Companies hiring entry level dental hygienists right now include Aspen Dental, 42 North Dental, and Elite Dental Partners, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. At this level, both independent dental practices and larger dental service organizations actively recruit new graduates, so casting a wide net across practice sizes and ownership models tends to produce the best results.
Are there remote entry level dental hygienist jobs?
Yes, though most dental hygienist work requires in-person patient care, a portion of roles include remote or hybrid components such as tele-triage consultation or administrative coordination. About 1% of entry level dental hygienist openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, so the majority of new grad positions remain on-site in clinical settings.
Are these new grad dental hygienist jobs?
Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior dental hygienist roles. A posting is generally new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts clinical hours completed during a dental hygiene program as qualifying experience, or explicitly invites candidates who are newly licensed. Look for language like 'will train' or 'new grads encouraged to apply' in the listing description.
Which industries hire the most entry level dental hygienists?
Entry Level dental hygienist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Medical Devices, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive new-grad hiring because routine preventive care and patient throughput create consistent demand for licensed hygienists who can step into an established clinical workflow without requiring years of independent practice experience.