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Help A Child Smile

Mobile pediatric dentistry delivered in schools

Registered Dental Hygienist

Full-TimeDeadline 9/5/27
No salary listed
Mid
Tyrone, GA, USA
In PersonDaily travel to and from school sites is required.
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryDental

About the job

Requirements
  • An active dental hygienist license is required.
  • Current CPR or Basic Life Support certification is required.
  • Ability to work with children and adults is required.
  • Ability to work effectively on a small team and in a fast-paced environment is required.
  • The role requires organization, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask.
  • A valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel are required.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds is required.
Responsibilities
  • Assist with oral health management for all patients.
  • Verify each patient's identity using their name and date of birth before administering treatment.
  • Review patients' medical histories and other pertinent oral health information.
  • Obtain an oral health assessment for each patient.
  • 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 established oral health care practices, including tooth brushing and flossing.
  • Document provided dental services in each patient's chart.
  • Travel daily to and from school sites.
  • Work collaboratively with the dental team.

About the company

Help A Child Smile delivers mobile dental care directly in Georgia schools, serving 125 districts to reach underserved students. A team of licensed dentists, hygienists, and dental assistants operates a temporary, fully equipped dental office inside schools to provide preventive and restorative pediatric dentistry, including exams, cleanings, X-rays, fluoride, sealants, fillings, crowns, extractions, and pulpotomies. Services are billed to insurance providers, with Medicaid and PeachCare often covering costs; private insurance and self-pay options are available, making care easier for families by removing transportation and time-off-work barriers. The program also emphasizes education, giving students a dental report card and a free toothbrush while partnering with Georgia school districts to improve access and reduce unmet dental needs.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Conyers, Georgia

Founded

1993

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Help A Child Smile's 2026-09-04 site still advertises school-based care at no cost.
  • Jesup hiring in August 2026 signals active expansion into new Georgia markets.
  • Tattnall Schools posted the program on 2026-06-19, showing continuing district demand.

What critics are saying

  • Revenue depends on Medicaid, PeachCare, and insurer collections; reimbursement cuts squeeze margins.
  • School-district contracts can vanish yearly; one superintendent switch disrupts whole routes.
  • A malpractice or infection-control scandal could destroy district trust across Georgia.

What makes Help A Child Smile unique

  • Since 1993, Help A Child Smile has embedded dentists inside Georgia schools.
  • It serves 125 Georgia school systems, creating unusual statewide route density.
  • Its portable teams provide preventive and restorative care, plus Medicaid and PeachCare billing.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Stock Options
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Wellness Program
  • Gym Membership
  • Mental Health Support