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Flexible schedules ~ Paid training with follow-up support by hygienist helping hygienist. ~ Beautiful, modern, and state-of-the-art... ...~ Comprehensive Health Package that includes: ~ Medical ~ Dental ~ Vision ~401K Sa…
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Dental Hygienist jobs
Dental hygienists clean teeth, screen for oral disease, take radiographs, and teach patients preventive care, working alongside dentists in private practices and clinics.
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$31–$50/hr
Typical pay range
$85k
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What dental hygienists earn in the US
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $31–$38 | $65k–$80k |
| Mid level | $37–$45 | $77k–$93k |
| Senior | $42–$50 | $88k–$105k |
National ranges. City pages adjust for the local market.
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Open roles across the US
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$48 per hour
Build a Hygiene Career You’ll Love | Dental Hygienist – Smithtown, NY Looking for a hygiene position where you can focus on quality patient care, build lasting relationships, and work with a team that values what you bri…
vacation times! Your employer paid benefits include: ~ Medical, Dental, Prescription, and Vision for employee and all legal dependents... ...plans and objectives. It is expected that the Dental Hygienist will be availabl…
Description: Care Alliance Health Center is seeking a Dental Hygienist to join our Dental team. This role provides preventive oral healthcare services and patient education in an outpatient dental setting. At Care Allian…
$500 per month
Why you’ll love it here: ~ Nonprofit FQHC: Hygienists are eligible for up to $50,000 in loan forgiveness! ~ Sign-on bonus and yearly... ...increases and bonuses ~ Competitive pay & benefits ~ Health, Dental and Vision in…
***This position will be open until filled*** The Redding Rancheria is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist for Trinity Health Cente r . The preferred schedule for this position is Monday through Thursday, 7AM - 6PM. Ou…
Dental Hygienist Job Description: HealthSource of Ohio is seeking a friendly, patient-focused Dental Hygienist to join our mission-driven dental team. This role offers the opportunity to provide high-quality care while m…
benefits, flexible schedules, paid holidays and ability to choose vacation times! Your employer paid benefits include: ~ Medical, Dental, Prescription, and Vision for employee and all legal dependents. ~401(k) plan with…
Polysomnographic Technologist, Registered About Sleep Disorder Center: The Goshen Sleep Disorders Center is an accredited lab by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, and it is a member of the National Sleep Foundation…
Primary City/State:Phoenix, ArizonaDepartment Name: Dept of Prof Practice-CorpWork Shift: DayJob Category:NursingThis role offers a unique opportunity to influence professional practice across an entire health system. Re…
Job DetailJob Title: Dental AsstDepartment:20085-Dental AssistantsLocation:FarmingtonFTE%:1ShiftSearch #:2027-293Closing Date:10/02/2026Recruiter:O'Donnell, Lorin E.Additional Links:This position is covered by the 1199 B…
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Prophylaxis and scalingPeriodontal chartingDigital radiographyLocal anesthesia (where licensed)Patient educationInfection controlGentle chairside mannerDental software (Dentrix, Eaglesoft)
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
How do you handle a patient who is anxious or afraid of cleanings?
Describe pacing, explaining each step before you do it, and offering breaks. A short story about winning over a fearful patient works well.
Walk me through your periodontal assessment and how you present findings.
Show a full charting routine and how you explain pocket depths in plain terms, framing scaling and root planing as treatment, not upselling.
How do you stay on schedule with back-to-back patients?
Mention room setup habits, realistic appointment blocks by patient type, and communicating early with the front desk when a case runs long.
What is your approach to patients who have not flossed and know the lecture is coming?
Show that you skip the lecture: meet them without judgment, find one habit they will actually do, and track small wins visit to visit.
How do you work with a dentist whose treatment philosophy differs from yours?
Emphasize discussing cases privately, presenting evidence, and staying aligned in front of patients. Practices screen hard for team fit.
Are you licensed to administer local anesthesia, and what is your radiography experience?
Answer plainly with your state licensure details and the imaging systems you have used. These determine what the office can schedule for you.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For dental hygienists specifically — generic advice costs you here
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State your RDH license and state, plus local anesthesia and nitrous oxide permits where your state issues them separately.
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Name practice types and pace, such as family practice seeing 8-10 hygiene patients daily, or periodontal specialty experience.
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List clinical systems: Dentrix, Eaglesoft, or Open Dental, and digital imaging like intraoral cameras or CBCT exposure.
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Show prevention impact, for example perio program acceptance rates or fluoride and sealant program participation.
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Keep CE current and visible, especially laser certification or advanced periodontal instrumentation.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Dental Assistant
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Dental Hygienist
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Lead Hygienist
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Hygiene Program Coordinator
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Dental Hygienist jobs by city
New York, NYSan Francisco, CASan Jose, CALos Angeles, CASan Diego, CASacramento, CAFresno, CASeattle, WAPortland, ORDenver, COSalt Lake City, UTLas Vegas, NVPhoenix, AZTucson, AZAlbuquerque, NMBoston, MAPhiladelphia, PAPittsburgh, PAWashington, DCBaltimore, MDRichmond, VAChicago, ILColumbus, OHCleveland, OHCincinnati, OHDetroit, MIIndianapolis, INMilwaukee, WIMinneapolis, MNKansas City, MOSt. Louis, MOOmaha, NEHouston, TXDallas, TXFort Worth, TXAustin, TXSan Antonio, TXOklahoma City, OKAtlanta, GAMiami, FLTampa, FLOrlando, FLJacksonville, FLCharlotte, NCRaleigh, NCNashville, TNMemphis, TNLouisville, KYNew Orleans, LA
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