Healthcare · Houston, TX

Dental Hygienist jobs in Houston, TX

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
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$83k
Median, full-time
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Registered Dental Hygienist

Apex Dental Partners · Houston, TX · Full-time

not just a job. We offer an excellent opportunity to grow with a wonderful team. Core responsibilities include: • Performing dental hygiene procedures • Educating patients on available dental options • Explaining home de…

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Value-Based HCC Coder II - Risk & Education

Catholic Health Initiatives · Houston, TX

Location: Houston, Texas, United StatesCompany: Catholic Health InitiativesPosted: 2026-09-25The Value Based Coder II is a professional within the Quality Management/Risk team at Catholic Health Initiatives in Houston, r…

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Dental Hygienist | Per Diem (Peds Only)

Legacy Community Health · Houston, TX · Part-time

phone, tablet, or computer! Location: Legacy Baker Ripley - 6500 Rookin St. Bldg B. Ste 200. Houston, TX 77074 Per Diem Dental Hygienist (Pediatric Only) - Job Overview Schedule: As Needed | Per Diem As a Dental Hygienis…

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Hospice Social Worker

Transition Home Healthcare · Houston, TX · Part-time

At Pathways Hospice & Transition Home Healthcare, our associates are our most valuable asset. Each associate provides a service that directly or indirectly affects patients, families, other team members, and the public.…

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Sterile Processing Technician

MRINetwork Jobs · Houston, TX

Sterile Processing Technician Houston, TX Urgently Hiring – Multiple Openings! A VA hospital facility in Houston, Texas is seeking experienced Sterile Processing Technicians for a 6-month contract assignment. Multiple po…

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Sterile Processing Technician

Lexington Plastic Surgeons · Houston, TX

Location Details To Include With Cover Letter Job Description We are a nationally recognized growing cosmetic surgery company with locations across the country. We are currently looking for a PRN Certified Sterile Proces…

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What dental hygienists earn in Houston

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, full-time
Entry level $31–$38 $64k–$78k
Mid level $36–$44 $75k–$91k
Senior $41–$50 $86k–$103k

Adjusted for the Houston market from national ranges.

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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

01 Dental Assistant
02 Dental Hygienist
03 Lead Hygienist
04 Hygiene Program Coordinator
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