Registered Dental Hygienist
Compensation
Pay not listed
The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday
Ask the employer about the pay range, the work setting, call expectations and time off.
Job Description
Rocky Top Dentistry is seeking a Dental Hygienist to join our dedicated team of dental professionals! Our office is equipped with the latest technologies to provide the best patient care, making appointments a breeze for both our Hygienists and our patients. If you're passionate about oral health and are excited about creating positive patient experiences, we hope to hear from you!
Schedule: Full-time
- Monday through Thursday
- Fridays, optional
Benefits
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- PTO and paid holidays
- Traditional and Roth 401(k) options
Qualifications
- Valid Hygiene license
- 2+ years of hands-on Hygiene experience is a plus, but not required
- Knowledge of Eaglesoft software
- INDHRDH02
Key Responsibilities
The dental hygienist will provide high-quality patient care and promote oral health within the dental office. They will utilize modern dental technologies to ensure efficient and positive patient experiences.
Key Skills
Dental Hygiene Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Dental Hygienist median $99k (middle half $83k–$115k)66 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Tennessee index 91.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Hygienist listings in Tennessee | 104 active | 5,824 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 38% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Tennessee healthcare professional listings: 16% state a sign-on bonus · 0% offer loan repayment104 active listings, Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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- No weekends
About Rocky Top Dentistry
Benefits & Perks
Living in Rocky Top
- Median resident rent
- $690/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 23 min
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.