$28 - $35 per hour
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Dental Hygienist jobs in Louisville, KY
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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$28–$46/hr
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$77k
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$35 - $42 per hour
Join Our Team and Make a Difference! Are you a compassionate and skilled Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) eager to make a positive impact on patients' lives? At Rivers Edge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, we are…
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Center. Hiring Immediately Compensation: # Salary: $90k-$110k per year based on experience Benefits package: # Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance #401(k) Retirement plan # Paid Time Off ( PTO ) - start earning from day on…
Medication Aide Schedule: PRN, 1st shift Primary Purpose : This position is part of the Morning Pointe Clinical Team, a resident-focused, high performance, high commitment work team that supports the Morning Pointe purpo…
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Skinfinity Spa( ( ( is seeking a dedicated and passionate Patient Coordinator to join our rapidly expanding team with boundless growth opportunities. This role offers $100,000+ OTE (On Target Earnings) annually, combinin…
Location: Louisville, Kentucky, United StatesCompany: Trilogy Health ServicesPosted: 2026-09-25Trilogy Health Services is seeking a Clinical Coder in Louisville, KY. You will extract clinical information from medical rec…
Kindred Hospital Louisville is a 123-bed long-term acute care hospital offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period; including 16 Special Care Unit beds…
State Registered Nursing Aide / Certified Nursing Assistant Join our pediatric team and make a meaningful impact on children’s lives every day. No night shifts, no major holidays, no Sundays. About the role Provide direc…
Requirements (All) CPR/BLS Certificate Additional Information/Benefits Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disab…
$1,582 per week
Jackson Therapy Partners is seeking a travel Outpatient Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Louisville, Georgia. Job Description & Requirements ~ Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant ~ Discipline: Therapy ~ S…
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What dental hygienists earn in Louisville
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $28–$35 | $59k–$73k |
| Mid level | $34–$41 | $70k–$85k |
| Senior | $38–$46 | $80k–$96k |
Adjusted for the Louisville 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
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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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