Full-Time

Dental Hygienist

Updated on 8/20/2026

Deadline 6/1/27
Star Dental Partners

Star Dental Partners

Dental support organization for independent practices

Compensation Overview

$60/hr

Annapolis, MD, USA

In Person

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Required Skills
CPR
Infection Control
OSHA
HIPAA
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Requirements
  • An active Maryland hygienist license is required.
  • Current Basic Life Support and cardiopulmonary resuscitation certifications are required.
  • Annual Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, and infection control training must be maintained.
  • The role requires knowledge of overall dental health for patient education.
  • The role requires the ability and willingness to learn therapy treatments through practice training.
Responsibilities
  • Review patients' medical and dental histories.
  • Take high-quality X-rays and train to become proficient in high-resolution digital imaging.
  • Educate patients about oral health, oral hygiene, and oral-systemic connections.
  • Document existing restorations, identify potential areas of concern, and use co-diagnosing to educate patients.
  • Administer prophylaxis, periodontal scaling, and antimicrobial agents.
  • Conduct oral cancer, saliva, and caries-risk screenings and recommend treatments and therapies.
  • Train to become proficient in digital scanning, advanced diagnostic and periodontal therapies, and related technologies.
  • Collaborate with medical and dental providers to support patient outcomes.
  • Educate patients about treatment plans and insurance and collect payments.
  • Participate with the business team in managing and maintaining accountability for the hygiene schedule.
  • Maintain a positive rapport with patients and team members.

Star Dental Partners is a dental support organization (DSO) that partners with dentists and their practices to handle non-clinical business operations while owners retain clinical autonomy. It provides shared services including recruiting, revenue cycle management and billing, human resources and payroll, IT, business analytics, and marketing and patient acquisition, allowing affiliated dentists to focus on care. The company operates across 13 states, primarily in the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic U.S., supporting over 500 clinicians, and it retains a practice's existing staff when it partners in order to preserve local culture. What sets Star Dental Partners apart is its emphasis on preserving clinical and decision-making independence for partner dentists rather than consolidating ownership and control. The goal is to build lasting partnerships that give practices operational support while keeping dentists in charge of patient care.

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Total Funding

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Headquarters

Plano, Texas

Founded

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Star posted active hiring in Texas, Florida, Georgia, and Louisiana during June 2026.
  • Leadership promoted David Little in January 2026 to improve clinical education and doctor connection.
  • Thirteen-state footprint supports cross-market acquisition rollups and referral density growth.

What critics are saying

  • A June 2026 Louisiana wage lawsuit shows frontline compensation and compliance friction.
  • Dentalcorp's July 2026 U.S. entry raises buyer competition for Florida practice acquisitions.
  • Dependence on doctor recruiting and retention exposes Star to turnover-driven EBITDA erosion.

What makes Star Dental Partners unique

  • Plano-based DSO supports clinicians across thirteen states, spanning Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic markets.
  • David Little became chief dental officer in January 2026, sharpening recruiting, retention, and hygiene productivity.
  • Star runs a support-center model with field operations leadership spanning about half of partner practices.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Hybrid Work Options

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pet Insurance

Short Term Disability

Continuing Education Investment

Paid Malpractice Insurance