$24 per hour
Overview: As a Dental Assistant at Sonrava, patient care is your #1 priority and focus. Your ability to value and improve the patient... ...assigned shift times. Take direction from the doctor and/or hygienist( s), assis…
Healthcare · San Jose, CA
Dental Hygienist jobs in San Jose, CA
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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$43–$70/hr
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$117k
Median, full-time
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Scheduling ~ Paid training ~ Mileage reimbursement ~ Medical Bag ~ Cell Phone with Data plan ~ PPE ~ Company paid Health, dental and vision insurance ~ Voluntary life insurance and accident plan ~401(k) savings plan ~ Em…
$79.04k - $106.08k
Rehabilitation Services Occasional Travel May Be Required COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Pay Rate: $79,040 - $106,080 annually Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits 401(k) with Employer Match Generous Paid Time Off and Holiday P…
$79.04k - $106.08k
after hours of documentation We care about our team members. That s why we offer: ~ Medical insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision) ~ Work/life balance - We mean it! 17 days of personal time off (PTO), 12 holidays o…
information via Indeed or Google Forms. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract Benefits: ~401(k) ~401(k) matching ~ Dental insurance ~ Flexible schedule ~ Health insurance ~ Life insurance ~ Paid time off ~ Vision ins…
$45 - $52 per hour
competitive and negotiable based on your experience. ~ Full-time employees will be eligible for a variety of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans. ~ Full-time employees will be eligible for Tuition A…
$45 - $52 per hour
competitive and negotiable based on your experience. ~ Full-time employees will be eligible for a variety of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans. ~ Full-time employees will be eligible for Tuition A…
We are now hiring a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant to work in an Outpatient Orthopedic setting in Los Gatos, CA. 40 hours per week are available. All caseloads are under one roof, no driving in the community. The…
$40 - $44 per hour
Commitment to providing exceptional patient care Benefits: ~ Competitive salary and performance-based incentives. ~ Health, dental, and vision insurance. ~ Paid time off and holidays. ~ CEU Reimbursement opportunities. ~…
$21 - $23 per hour
Starting hourly: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour depending on experience as a medical receptionist. Silver Creekâ¯Physical Therapy, a member of Therapy Partners Group, has been the premier provider for outpatient orthopedics…
$1,573 per month
travel stipends, and weekly direct deposits. ~ Housing stipends and travel allowances where applicable. ~ Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. ~24/7 support from a dedicated staffing and clinical liaison t…
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What dental hygienists earn in San Jose
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $43–$53 | $90k–$110k |
| Mid level | $51–$62 | $106k–$128k |
| Senior | $58–$70 | $121k–$145k |
Adjusted for the San Jose 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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