Registered Dental Hygienist
Breakwater Dental
Join Breakwater Dental in South Portland and be part of a practice that blends advanced technology with compassionate, patient-first values. Located at 25 Long Creek Drive, we offer comprehensive care—from preventive programs and cosmetic dentistry to pediatric services, restorative treatments, and emergency care. With a team led by Drs. Shilo Annis and William Fenn, a welcoming environment, and flexible scheduling for our diverse community, you’ll help deliver trusted, high-quality dental care in a modern, supportive setting.
Position Title: Registered Dental Hygienist
Location: South Portland, ME
Reports To: Lead Dentist & Office Manager
Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday -Thursday 8 AM-4:30
Compensation: $50-60/hour, Bonus Opportunities
Benefits: Bonus; Medical; 401K; PTO & Sick
Responsibilities:
- Understand and align with the clinical philosophies of the practice
- Implement practice policies, procedures, processes and initiatives
- Follow state and federal laws
- Be the lead educator about periodontal disease
- Diagnose oral health conditions with the use of AI, Intraoral photos and radiographs
- Treat oral health conditions
- Educate patients on the importance of prevention
- Maintain accurate patient records
- Achieve daily production goal
Qualifications:
- RDH License current
- Work experience -- 1-2 years is preferred but not required
- PMS experience with Dentrix, Eaglesoft, Open Dental or Dental Intelligence is a plus
Why Us:
We know the prevalence of periodontal disease and its association with systemic diseases. In our practice with a very loyal patient base, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on our patients’ lives by not only increasing their education, but by also improving their oral health.
About Straine Dental Management
At Straine Dental Management (SDM), we believe that thriving dental practices are built on the balance of clinical independence and proven business systems. Founded in 2022 through the merger of Straine Dental Consulting and 33 leading practices across 11 states, SDM is a dentist-owned, dentist-led organization committed to elevating the standard of care while strengthening the success of our partner practices.
Our proprietary Straine Management System (SMS) provides a structured framework that empowers dentists and their teams to achieve consistent growth, improved patient outcomes, and long-term sustainability. While our partners maintain complete control over clinical decisions, we provide the operational infrastructure, education, and performance support that allow practices to flourish in today’s evolving dental landscape.
With a rapidly growing network of practices across the country, SDM is dedicated to supporting doctors, empowering teams, and serving communities with compassionate, high-quality dental care.
At Straine Dental Management, our mission is simple:
to help practices succeed without sacrificing the values that make them unique.