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Dental Hygienist

Lewiston, ME 04241

Posted: 07/17/2026 Industry: Healthcare Pay Rate: $50 - $53/hr

Job Description

About the Role

Springborn Staffing is partnering with an established dental practice in Lewiston, ME, to find a highly skilled, licensed Dental Hygienist. This is an immediate, temp-to-hire opportunity designed for a dedicated clinician looking to establish a long-term home. Our client is seeking a professional who can acclimate quickly, integrate seamlessly with the existing team, and provide exceptional direct patient care. The ultimate goal is to transition the right candidate into a permanent role as swiftly as possible based on clinical fit and patient interaction.

Clinical Environment & Scheduling

The practice utilizes a highly efficient, industry-standard block scheduling model, ensuring hygienists provide focused, quality care by seeing only one patient at a time. The successful candidate must be able to work proficiently and effectively within the following time allocations:

  • Regular Cleanings: 60 minutes
  • Periodontal Maintenance Cleanings: 70 minutes
  • Gingival Scaling: 90 minutes
  • Two-Quadrant Scaling and Root Planing: 2 hours

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive dental hygiene care, including regular cleanings, periodontal maintenance, and complex scaling procedures.
  • Manage patient appointments efficiently within the allocated block schedule without compromising quality of care.
  • Maintain strict adherence to all workplace safety guidelines and handle protected health information (PHI) with absolute confidentiality.
  • Demonstrate a high level of professionalism in all interactions with patients, the dental team, and practice management.

Job Requirements

  • Licensure: Active, unencumbered Dental Hygienist license in the State of Maine.
  • Credentials: Fully credentialed and legally eligible to perform all clinical duties required for the role.
  • Compliance: Willingness to undergo thorough credential verification and comprehensive background screening.
  • Experience: Proven ability to proficiently manage a full daily schedule while upholding the highest standards of clinical excellence and patient safety.

Meet Your Recruiter

Paul Farrell

Paul transitioned into recruiting in 2021 and quickly discovered it was where he was meant to be. His recruiting method: actually showing up, meeting your team in person, and truly understanding company culture before making recommendations. His background in HR revealed his natural ability to assess both technical skills and cultural fit, making him uniquely effective at solving challenging staffing needs for Maine companies. Paul challenges the misconception that agencies are merely temporary staffing services by focusing on strategic, career-level hires that drive real business results in today's competitive talent market. He sets himself apart through his refreshingly thorough, face-to-face approach—visiting workplaces, understanding team dynamics, and learning what success looks like in each environment before presenting candidates.

His recruiting strength lies in seeing staffing challenges from a hiring manager's perspective, recognizing that every open position impacts productivity. Paul's on-site visits and ability to discern company culture mean better candidate fits and significantly reduced turnover, while his patient approach ensures you only interview pre-qualified candidates who are genuinely excited about your opportunity. Currently specializing in healthcare recruitment with expanding expertise across multiple sectors, he's most excited solving staffing challenges that seem impossible. When he's not connecting clients with exceptional talent, you'll find Paul cheering on local sports teams or exploring Maine's hiking trails with the same team spirit and determination that fuel his commitment to your hiring success.

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