$800 - $1,000 per month
Located in Mountain View, CA. This is a 32-40-hour, W-2 role. Benefits: ~ Great health insurance including: Medical, Vision, and Dental | Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Critical Illness ~ Generous PTO package ~ T…
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
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Description: Retail Sales Associates play a meaningful role at Pure Hockey. The Sales Associate position provides an opportunity, in a leading retail setting, to excel in a growing, high impact, customer focused role, wo…
$20 - $21 per hour
: We are currently seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Rehab Administrative Assistant to join our team. As a Rehab Admin, you will be responsible for various administrative tasks to support the efficient operation of…
$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. ~…
With a passion for life Join our diverse teams of passionate people and a career that allows you to develop both personally and professionally. At Getinge we exist to make life-saving technology accessible for more peopl…
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…
$49 per hour
Physical Therapist Assistant Start Date: 09-21-2026 End Date: 01-09-2027 Contract Type: Travel Contract Hours per Week: 35 Candidate Pay Rate: $49.00 per hour About United Health Care Staffing At United Health Care Staff…
Image Orthodontics seeking a Patient Coordinator to join our busy orthodontic and pediatric dental practice! This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with both children and families, thrives in a fast-paced envi…
$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…
Description This on-site contract position offers a unique opportunity to work within a dynamic environment that focuses on delivering high-quality oncology care to patients. We are committed to improving patient outcome…
Looking for an experienced full time Dental Front Office candidate to work for a well established South San Jose practice. Must be self motivated and able to do multi-taskPosition requires the following: insurance verifi…
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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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