Salary:

$68 - $70 per hour

Job type:

Temporary

Resume required:

Yes

Posted date:

2026-03-18

Full job description:

Pay Range: $68.00 - $70.00/hour

Location: Washington, DC

Change the way you approach work by joining the dental staffing revolution! As a rapidly growing community, we are seeking qualified dental hygienists who want to work on their terms. By using the GoTu app, you can find local temporary and permanent opportunities and get peace of mind with guaranteed payment. Our platform allows hygienists to work when they want, where they want, and for how much they want.

Whether you’re looking to find your forever job, get some extra cash for that upcoming vacation, or expand your skill set, GoTu is the platform for you.

Designed with the help of a 30-year hygienist, our community of thousands of verified dental professionals have worked over 200,000 shifts since our launch in 2019 and proved that GoTu is the #1 app for dental hygienists.

WHY CHOOSE GOTU?

• Occupational accident and malpractice insurance
• Full control over when/where you work and how much you charge for your services
• No time commitments mean you can have the flexibility to build the career you want on your terms
• Express pay option allows you to get paid within a day of working the shift
• Guaranteed pay means you’ll never have to chase down another check after your shift or have your hours reduced
• Cancellation protection up to 4 days prior to your shift with guaranteed pay
• Live, knowledgeable support team available to assist you
• Access to GoTu’s library of educational resources and free live webinars to advance your career

DENTAL HYGIENIST JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promote dental health by completing dental prophylaxis, oral cancer screenings, radiographic studies, and charting conditions of decay and disease in compliance with the Dental Practice Act
• Prepare patients for treatment by welcoming, seating, and draping them
• Provide information by answering patient and staff questions
• Maintain instrumentation by sharpening, sterilizing, and selecting tools
• Select materials and equipment by evaluating patients' oral health
• Complete dental prophylaxis by cleaning deposits and stains from teeth and beneath gum margins
• Detect disease through screenings, examinations, and radiographic studies
• Help prevent decay by applying fluorides and other cavity-preventing agents

DENTAL HYGIENIST JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Active dental hygiene license in DC
• Knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Understanding of HIPAA regulations and ability to maintain patient confidentiality
• Excellent communication skills to educate patients on oral health care practices

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