Registered Dental Hygienist

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

CPR Certification • Temporary • Dental office • Preparing dental treatment areas • BLS Certification • Fluoride treatment • Working with pediatric populations • Full-time • Preparing medical treatment area • Dental sterilization procedures • Disinfection procedures • Experience working with children • Working with students • Children • Patient care • Healthcare infection prevention and control compliance expertise • Dental scalers • Weekends & holidays off • Patient education • Public school • Registered Dental Hygienist • Holidays • Dental sealant application • Entry level