full-time 18 days ago
Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) – School-Based Dental Program
Contos Smile Center
6428 North California Avenue, Chicago, IL 60645, Chicago
55 - 70/hr
About the Practice
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Job Description
We are looking for an enthusiastic, dependable, and motivated Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) to join our School-Based Dental Program for the 2026–2027 Chicago Public Schools school year.
Our program works in partnership with the CDPH to provide preventive dental services to children throughout Chicago Public Schools. Our dental teams travel directly to schools and provide care to students during the school day.
This is a great opportunity for a hygienist who enjoys working with children, values being part of a team, and is looking for a schedule that follows primarily the CPS school calendar—with weekends, school holidays, and summers off.
Services We Provide
Our school-based dental teams provide preventive dental services including:
Dental examinations
Dental prophylaxis
Dental sealants
Fluoride varnish
Oral hygiene education
Dental Hygienist Responsibilities
As part of our mobile dental team, the Registered Dental Hygienist will:
Provide scaling, dental prophylaxis and preventive dental services within the scope of an Illinois-licensed dental hygienist
Scale, place dental sealants and apply fluoride varnish
Provide age-appropriate oral hygiene education, including brushing and flossing instruction
Work closely with the dentist and other members of the dental team
Help maintain an efficient patient flow throughout the school day
Assist with daily setup and breakdown of the portable dental treatment area
Follow all infection-control and sterilization protocols
Work cooperatively with dentists, dental staff, school personnel, and students
Travel daily to assigned Chicago Public School locations
Maintain a positive, professional, and team-oriented attitude
Our program depends on every team member, so reliability and punctuality are extremely important.
Additional performance-based compensation opportunities may be available and will be discussed during the interview.
Required Qualifications
Current Illinois Registered Dental Hygienist License
Current CPR/BLS certification
Experience working with children preferred
Sealant placement experience preferred
Must be dependable, organized, and comfortable working in a mobile school-based environment
Pay: $55.00 - $70.00 per hour
License/Certification:
CPR Certification (Required)
Registered Dental Hygienist (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Chicago, IL (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Our program works in partnership with the CDPH to provide preventive dental services to children throughout Chicago Public Schools. Our dental teams travel directly to schools and provide care to students during the school day.
This is a great opportunity for a hygienist who enjoys working with children, values being part of a team, and is looking for a schedule that follows primarily the CPS school calendar—with weekends, school holidays, and summers off.
Services We Provide
Our school-based dental teams provide preventive dental services including:
Dental examinations
Dental prophylaxis
Dental sealants
Fluoride varnish
Oral hygiene education
Dental Hygienist Responsibilities
As part of our mobile dental team, the Registered Dental Hygienist will:
Provide scaling, dental prophylaxis and preventive dental services within the scope of an Illinois-licensed dental hygienist
Scale, place dental sealants and apply fluoride varnish
Provide age-appropriate oral hygiene education, including brushing and flossing instruction
Work closely with the dentist and other members of the dental team
Help maintain an efficient patient flow throughout the school day
Assist with daily setup and breakdown of the portable dental treatment area
Follow all infection-control and sterilization protocols
Work cooperatively with dentists, dental staff, school personnel, and students
Travel daily to assigned Chicago Public School locations
Maintain a positive, professional, and team-oriented attitude
Our program depends on every team member, so reliability and punctuality are extremely important.
Additional performance-based compensation opportunities may be available and will be discussed during the interview.
Required Qualifications
Current Illinois Registered Dental Hygienist License
Current CPR/BLS certification
Experience working with children preferred
Sealant placement experience preferred
Must be dependable, organized, and comfortable working in a mobile school-based environment
Pay: $55.00 - $70.00 per hour
License/Certification:
CPR Certification (Required)
Registered Dental Hygienist (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Chicago, IL (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Requirements
• CPR Certification
• Registered Dental Hygienist
• Registered Dental Hygienist