Dental Hygienist Jobs in St. Louis, MO
Dental Hygienist jobs in St. Louis are in strong and steady demand, with openings concentrated in Clayton, the Central West End, and South County across private dental practices, multi-location group practices, and hospital-affiliated oral health clinics. Employers hiring right now include Big Smiles, Gentle Dentist, and 360Care. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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.
Big Smiles Missouri, a school-based mobile dental practice, is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist Team Lead in St. Louis, MO and surrounding areas to help provide dental care to underserved children at their school, working full-time.
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, working parents and anyone who wants to make a difference in the dental field.
Sound interesting? Call or text Lisa at 855-957-4375 or email lthompson@mobiledentists.com
(If texting/emailing, please include your name, contact information and the location of this position.)
Registered Dental Hygienist Team Lead Qualifications:
- Must hold active RDH license
- Valid Driver's License, and a willingness to travel
- CPR certification card
- Experience with patient charting (paper forms, charting tooth surfaces)
- Works well with children
- Team player and able to work on a small team
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Must hold active RDH license
- Working experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist
- Valid driver license, reliable transportation and a willingness to travel to schools across counties
- Works well with others (both children and adults)
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs
- Current CPR (BLS) certification
- Assist with oral health management of all patients-being a team player at all times
- Verify the identity of patient using name and date of birth prior to administering treatment, place your initials on the medical chart indicating that verification was made.
- Obtain oral health assessment of each patient [new-baseline; follow-up patient]
- Review medical history and other pertinent oral health information
- 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
Missouri Big Smiles Offers:
- Evenings, weekends and summers off!
- 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
- Full and part time positions
- Competitive compensation
- State-of-the-art portable dental equipment
- Latest technology & digital radiography
Want to learn more? Call or text Lisa at 855-957-4375 or email lthompson@mobiledentists.com
Who We Are:
Every year, through its devoted group of dental professionals, Big Smiles puts happy, healthy smiles on over 500,000 children from coast to coast.
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.
Rewarding Work. Competitive Compensation. Big Smiles.
Big Smiles 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.
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.
Big Smiles Missouri, a school-based mobile dental practice, is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist Team Lead in St. Louis, MO and surrounding areas to help provide dental care to underserved children at their school, working full-time.
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, working parents and anyone who wants to make a difference in the dental field.
Sound interesting? Call or text Lisa at 855-957-4375 or email lthompson@mobiledentists.com
(If texting/emailing, please include your name, contact information and the location of this position.)
Registered Dental Hygienist Team Lead Qualifications:
- Must hold active RDH license
- Valid Driver's License, and a willingness to travel
- CPR certification card
- Experience with patient charting (paper forms, charting tooth surfaces)
- Works well with children
- Team player and able to work on a small team
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Must hold active RDH license
- Working experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist
- Valid driver license, reliable transportation and a willingness to travel to schools across counties
- Works well with others (both children and adults)
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs
- Current CPR (BLS) certification
- Assist with oral health management of all patients-being a team player at all times
- Verify the identity of patient using name and date of birth prior to administering treatment, place your initials on the medical chart indicating that verification was made.
- Obtain oral health assessment of each patient [new-baseline; follow-up patient]
- Review medical history and other pertinent oral health information
- 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
Missouri Big Smiles Offers:
- Evenings, weekends and summers off!
- 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
- Full and part time positions
- Competitive compensation
- State-of-the-art portable dental equipment
- Latest technology & digital radiography
Want to learn more? Call or text Lisa at 855-957-4375 or email lthompson@mobiledentists.com
Who We Are:
Every year, through its devoted group of dental professionals, Big Smiles puts happy, healthy smiles on over 500,000 children from coast to coast.
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.
Rewarding Work. Competitive Compensation. Big Smiles.
Big Smiles 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.
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Dental Hygienist Jobs in St. Louis: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a dental hygienist job in St. Louis?
Private dental practices and group dental organizations are the strongest hiring channels in St. Louis, with the highest concentration of openings in Clayton, Chesterfield, and the Central West End. Candidates who hold a current Missouri license, have experience with digital radiography, and can show familiarity with local electronic health record systems move to the front of the line. Reaching out directly to multi-location groups with St. Louis offices often surfaces openings before they are posted publicly.
Which companies hire dental hygienists in St. Louis?
Employers hiring dental hygienists in St. Louis right now include Big Smiles, Gentle Dentist, and 360Care, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. St. Louis draws a mix of independently owned single-location practices, regional multi-site dental groups, and hospital systems with integrated oral health departments.
Are there remote dental hygienist jobs in St. Louis?
Remote opportunities exist but are uncommon for clinical dental hygienists, since chair-side patient care requires an in-person setting. About 0% of dental hygienist openings tied to St. Louis are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to involve care coordination, patient education, or administrative roles within larger health systems rather than direct hygiene treatment.
How can I get a dental hygienist job in St. Louis with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in St. Louis is applying to new or recently expanded dental group practices, which are more likely to invest in training newer graduates than established boutique offices. Community health centers and federally qualified health clinics in St. Louis also regularly hire new graduates and offer supervised clinical experience. Completing a clinical externship at a St. Louis-area practice during your program and getting a Missouri hygienist license in hand before graduation gives you a clear advantage over out-of-state applicants.
Which industries hire the most dental hygienists in St. Louis?
St. Louis dental hygienist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. St. Louis's strong presence of regional health systems and a growing network of group dental practices drives consistent demand across those sectors.
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