Registered Dental Hygienist
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Registered Dental Hygienist
U.S. Army Installations Across Italy • Start Date: January 2027 • Full-Time
We are looking for licensed Registered Dental Hygienists to join our team at U.S. Army dental clinics across Italy. Here, you’ll work a predictable, structured schedule of 40 hours a week with no weekends, plus paid time off.
Make an impact on military oral health, one patient at a time. As a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH), you’ll provide comprehensive preventive dental care to U.S. Army service members and their families in a collaborative military dental clinic. You’ll contribute to the health and readiness of those who serve, while experiencing life and culture in Italy.
W h a t y o u ' l l d o
Preventive & Periodontal Care
- Perform comprehensive dental and periodontal charting, including detailed evaluation of the gingiva and periodontium
- Remove biofilm, plaque, and calculus from teeth, both coronal and apical to the gingival margin, using hand and ultrasonic instruments
- Apply pit and fissure sealants and polish restorations
Assessment & Referral
- Refer patients with abnormalities, including cavities, defective fillings, suspicious growths, or periodontal disease, to the supervising dentist
- Perform chairside dental assisting when directed by the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the dental clinic
Clinic Operations
- Check, maintain, clean, sharpen, and sterilize dental instruments to ensure they are in working condition
Q u a l i f i c a t i o n s
Education
- Associate or bachelor’s degree from a dental hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association (ADA)
Experience
- Minimum of one year of dental hygiene experience within the past three years
Licensure, Certification & Credentials
- Current, full, active, and unrestricted license as a Dental Hygienist
- Radiography certification
- Local anesthesia certification from an ADA CERP-approved course
- Current AHA-approved Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- National Provider Identifier (NPI) Type 1, required prior to patient care
Additional Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship required
Ready to join us? If you’re a dental hygienist looking for work that combines professional purpose with an extraordinary life abroad, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and bring your skills to a role that supports healthier smiles, a stronger military community, and a career adventure few hygienists ever get.
DOCPER/SOFA/Logistical Support Status: This position is eligible for support under the NATO Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) supplemental agreement articles 72 or 73.
Your expertise deserves
an extraordinary backdrop
We recruit U.S.-trained healthcare professionals to serve military communities across Germany and Europe. It's a role combining meaningful clinical work with a once-in-a-career opportunity to live, earn, and explore a continent most people only dream about visiting. Here's what makes this opportunity uniquely different:F I N A N C I A L A D V A N T A G E
Keep more of what you earn.
As a U.S. contractor operating under a SOFA (Status of Forces Agreement) covered contract, qualifying employees typically agevolazioni from exemption from Italian income taxes on their contract earnings. This is a well-established legal framework for Americans working in certain contractor capacities within Europe (U.S. federal tax obligations still apply).
The result: your take-home pay can stretch further than a comparable stateside salary, while you keep building your retirement through our 401(k) match.
A l i f e m o s t p e o p l e o n l y t a k e h o l i d a y s f o r
● Italy on your doorstep
Rome, Florence, Venice, the Amalfi Coast, Lake Como, and the Dolomites are all within reach by train, car, or short-haul flight. Between the food, the wine, the history, and the coastline, you’ll spend your days off exploring places most people save up years to see. Living in Italy means the country is your backyard, not a bucket list, and the rest of Europe is just a short trip beyond it.
● A schedule you can actually build a life around
Most of our roles follow standard weekday hours, and even where occasional weekend work exists — an outreach event once a month, an on-call visit that rarely becomes a full day — it's the exception, not the rhythm.
You'll know well in advance, and you'll still have the predictability to book that weekend in Vienna without a second thought.
● A ready-made American community
Moving abroad doesn't mean leaving your support network behind. U.S. military installations in Italy offer commissaries, PX stores, local-language services, U.S. postal access, DoDEA schools for children, legal services, and on-base amenities — the familiar, right alongside the extraordinary.
S u p p o r t t h a t m a k e s t h e t r a n s i t i o n s e a m l e s s
● On-the-ground leadership — people, not just paperwork
Our team is physically based in Germany. When you arrive, real people are there to help — credentialing, housing questions, installation access, and day-to-day support from colleagues who've navigated exactly what you're about to experience.
● SOFA status: legal clarity for your life abroad
SOFA provides an established legal and residency framework tailored for qualified U.S. contractors in Europe, simplifying documentation and day-to-day logistics so you can focus on your work and your adventure.
● Comprehensive health coverage
We cover 90% of your monthly medical premium (single-employee premium), and that contribution applies across all plan tiers. Dental coverage is also offered.
● 401(k) with a company match — while you live abroad
Your retirement savings don't pause because you're in Europe. All LLC employees have access to our 401(k) plan with an employer match, so your financial future keeps compounding while you're making the most of the present.
W o r k t h a t m e a n s s o m e t h i n g
● Professional work with real purpose
You'll serve active-duty service members and military families navigating the unique challenges of military life. Professionally rewarding and genuinely impactful work in a structured environment.
This isn't just a job posting. It's an invitation to build a life most healthcare professionals only imagine — one where your career and sense of adventure grow at the same time.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.
Registered Dental Hygienist
U.S. Army Installations Across Italy • Start Date: January 2027 • Full-Time
We are looking for licensed Registered Dental Hygienists to join our team at U.S. Army dental clinics across Italy. Here, you’ll work a predictable, structured schedule of 40 hours a week with no weekends, plus paid time off.
Make an impact on military oral health, one patient at a time. As a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH), you’ll provide comprehensive preventive dental care to U.S. Army service members and their families in a collaborative military dental clinic. You’ll contribute to the health and readiness of those who serve, while experiencing life and culture in Italy.
W h a t y o u ' l l d o
Preventive & Periodontal Care
- Perform comprehensive dental and periodontal charting, including detailed evaluation of the gingiva and periodontium
- Remove biofilm, plaque, and calculus from teeth, both coronal and apical to the gingival margin, using hand and ultrasonic instruments
- Apply pit and fissure sealants and polish restorations
Assessment & Referral
- Refer patients with abnormalities, including cavities, defective fillings, suspicious growths, or periodontal disease, to the supervising dentist
- Perform chairside dental assisting when directed by the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the dental clinic
Clinic Operations
- Check, maintain, clean, sharpen, and sterilize dental instruments to ensure they are in working condition
Q u a l i f i c a t i o n s
Education
- Associate or bachelor’s degree from a dental hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association (ADA)
Experience
- Minimum of one year of dental hygiene experience within the past three years
Licensure, Certification & Credentials
- Current, full, active, and unrestricted license as a Dental Hygienist
- Radiography certification
- Local anesthesia certification from an ADA CERP-approved course
- Current AHA-approved Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- National Provider Identifier (NPI) Type 1, required prior to patient care
Additional Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship required
Ready to join us? If you’re a dental hygienist looking for work that combines professional purpose with an extraordinary life abroad, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and bring your skills to a role that supports healthier smiles, a stronger military community, and a career adventure few hygienists ever get.
DOCPER/SOFA/Logistical Support Status: This position is eligible for support under the NATO Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) supplemental agreement articles 72 or 73.
Your expertise deserves
an extraordinary backdrop
We recruit U.S.-trained healthcare professionals to serve military communities across Germany and Europe. It's a role combining meaningful clinical work with a once-in-a-career opportunity to live, earn, and explore a continent most people only dream about visiting. Here's what makes this opportunity uniquely different:F I N A N C I A L A D V A N T A G E
Keep more of what you earn.
As a U.S. contractor operating under a SOFA (Status of Forces Agreement) covered contract, qualifying employees typically agevolazioni from exemption from Italian income taxes on their contract earnings. This is a well-established legal framework for Americans working in certain contractor capacities within Europe (U.S. federal tax obligations still apply).
The result: your take-home pay can stretch further than a comparable stateside salary, while you keep building your retirement through our 401(k) match.
A l i f e m o s t p e o p l e o n l y t a k e h o l i d a y s f o r
● Italy on your doorstep
Rome, Florence, Venice, the Amalfi Coast, Lake Como, and the Dolomites are all within reach by train, car, or short-haul flight. Between the food, the wine, the history, and the coastline, you’ll spend your days off exploring places most people save up years to see. Living in Italy means the country is your backyard, not a bucket list, and the rest of Europe is just a short trip beyond it.
● A schedule you can actually build a life around
Most of our roles follow standard weekday hours, and even where occasional weekend work exists — an outreach event once a month, an on-call visit that rarely becomes a full day — it's the exception, not the rhythm.
You'll know well in advance, and you'll still have the predictability to book that weekend in Vienna without a second thought.
● A ready-made American community
Moving abroad doesn't mean leaving your support network behind. U.S. military installations in Italy offer commissaries, PX stores, local-language services, U.S. postal access, DoDEA schools for children, legal services, and on-base amenities — the familiar, right alongside the extraordinary.
S u p p o r t t h a t m a k e s t h e t r a n s i t i o n s e a m l e s s
● On-the-ground leadership — people, not just paperwork
Our team is physically based in Germany. When you arrive, real people are there to help — credentialing, housing questions, installation access, and day-to-day support from colleagues who've navigated exactly what you're about to experience.
● SOFA status: legal clarity for your life abroad
SOFA provides an established legal and residency framework tailored for qualified U.S. contractors in Europe, simplifying documentation and day-to-day logistics so you can focus on your work and your adventure.
● Comprehensive health coverage
We cover 90% of your monthly medical premium (single-employee premium), and that contribution applies across all plan tiers. Dental coverage is also offered.
● 401(k) with a company match — while you live abroad
Your retirement savings don't pause because you're in Europe. All LLC employees have access to our 401(k) plan with an employer match, so your financial future keeps compounding while you're making the most of the present.
W o r k t h a t m e a n s s o m e t h i n g
● Professional work with real purpose
You'll serve active-duty service members and military families navigating the unique challenges of military life. Professionally rewarding and genuinely impactful work in a structured environment.
This isn't just a job posting. It's an invitation to build a life most healthcare professionals only imagine — one where your career and sense of adventure grow at the same time.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.