Dental Hygienist
Listed compensation
$125K–$131K /yr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Join the Platinum Dental Family in Wheat Ridge
Exclusive Incentives Available – You Choose
- Up to $40,000 in tuition reimbursement
- $1,500 sign-on bonus
- Laser certification at no cost
Benefits
- Full benefits package (medical, vision, dental, 401k match)
- Paid time off and holidays
- A collaborative, positive team environment
- Ongoing professional development and continuing education at your fingertips
Schedule: Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday & Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Compensation
Choose between guaranteed hourly pay or production-based compensation with strong earning potential.
Why You’ll Enjoy Working with Us
At Platinum, we’ve built a culture centered on teamwork, professionalism, and mutual respect. Our hygienists are valued providers, and we support clinical autonomy while maintaining high standards of care.
Qualifications
- Active Dental Hygienist license
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to patient-centered care
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
Key Responsibilities
Provide professional dental hygiene care to patients while maintaining high standards of clinical excellence. Collaborate with the dental team to ensure a positive patient experience and professional environment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Dental Hygiene Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$128k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $124k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 25% in dental hygienist | ranked against 2,151 Dental Hygienist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $125k–$131k | Dental Hygienist median $132k (middle half $126k–$140k)23 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$124k in purchasing power | Colorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Hygiene listings in Colorado | 87 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All dental hygienist listings in Colorado | 188 active | 5,989 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 45% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Colorado healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 11% offer loan repayment188 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Dental Hygiene listings | 802 in the last 30 days | 438 the 30 days before (+83%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Hygienist at Platinum Dental Services a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dental Hygienist — ranked against 2,151 active Dental Hygienist listings on WeekdayDoc.
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