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Aspen Dental
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Dental Hygienist (RDH)

DentalFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50-$55/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

At Aspen Dental, we put You 1st with world-class development plus industry-leading pay. Join our team today as a Dental Hygienist!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary

$50 - $55/ hour plus incentive plan

Location-Specific Offers**

Sign-On Bonus - $1,00 a month stipend for 12 month (can be used towards a variety of things like gym memberships, child care, housing, etc)

  • Relocation Assistance: $5,000
  • What YOU receive when you join the Aspen team:
  • Competitive compensation with unlimited bonus potential
  • 3 out of 4 of our hygienists earned an incentive payout
  • Benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, 401(k) savings plan with match*, paid time off, and more.
  • Part-time employees are eligible for full benefits, including health care
  • Scheduling options to fit your life, part-time, full-time, and PRN*
  • Dedicated hygiene support team for coaching and mentorship

Career Growth Opportunities Chair Side and Beyond

Access to state-of-the-art technology and equipment including the Trios® 3D intra-oral scanner and our Digital Dental Assistant used for voice-activated perio charting

Ongoing in-person and virtual trainings through TAG U online in a variety of topics; clinical, operations, management, and leadership

  • Free continuing education (CE)
  • A fun and supportive culture that encourages collaboration and innovation
  • Enjoy a 25% discount on select products and services at a Chapter Aesthetic Studio near you

You’ll Achieve Success By

Being a key partner in developing patient care plans alongside the doctor, using the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) guidelines

  • Managing your schedule to allow for comprehensive patient care and education.
  • Expanding your knowledge and skills through structured continuing professional development
  • Working collaboratively with other members of the dental team to provide exceptional patient care

Qualifications

  • Associate degree or higher in dental hygiene from an accredited institution
  • Active dental hygiene license in the state of practice

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with patients of all ages and backgrounds

At Aspen Dental, we put You first, offering the security and job stability that comes with working with a world-class dental support organization (DSO) while still centering all we do on YOU and your patients.

The Aspen Group (TAG) is made up of a family of brands that include Aspen Dental, ClearChoice, WellNow, Lovet, and Chapter. Join us in our mission to help improve the lives of our patients.

We're not just about serving our patients - we also believe in giving back to the community. Our mission is to make dental care accessible to all while providing exceptional care to our patients. And we don't just talk the talk - we've donated over $26 million in free dental care to US veterans, underserved communities, and overseas.

Aspen Dental-branded practices are independently owned and operated by licensed dentists. The practices receive non-clinical business support services from Aspen Dental Management, Inc., a dental support organization.

*May vary by independently owned and operated Aspen Dental locations.

**Terms and conditions apply.

ADMI Corp., d/b/a TAG-The Aspen Group, its affiliates, related companies and independently owned supported clinical practices are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers and welcome everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Additional Job Description

Aspen Dental-branded practices are independently owned and operated by licensed dentists. The practices receive non-clinical business support services from Aspen Dental Management, Inc., a dental support organization.

*May vary by independently owned and operated Aspen Dental locations.

**Terms and conditions apply.

ADMI Corp., d/b/a TAG-The Aspen Group, its affiliates, related companies and independently owned supported clinical practices are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers and welcome everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Key Responsibilities

The dental hygienist will partner with doctors to develop and implement patient care plans based on AAP guidelines. They are responsible for managing their schedule to provide comprehensive patient education and exceptional clinical care.

Key Skills

Periodontal chartingTreatment planningClinical documentation3D intra-oral scanning

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Louisiana is 88.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$109k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $124k in an average-cost state. 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Aspen Dental holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 331 active listings.

Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 28% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

28 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution28 jobs · 21 employers

9
<$110k
11
$110k-125k
5
$125k-140k
1
$146k
2
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs · 21 employers

401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
61% this job
Sign-on bonus
39% this job
Loan repayment
13%
Relocation assistance
13% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Dental Hygienist

Independence Dental Services LP · Chicago, Illinois

$75/hr
#2

Dental Hygienist

Platinum Dental Services · Colorado Springs, Colorado

$65-$75/hr
#3

Dental Hygienist

$65-$70/hr
#4

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

$65-$67/hr
+ 26 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 2.8
Better work-life than 40% of Dental Hygienist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,151 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Baton Rouge

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$239k
Typical market rent
$1,333/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.8
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Baton Rouge, LA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Aspen Dental

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, IL
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with match
Paid Time Off
Sign-On Bonus ($1,000/month for 12 months)
Relocation Assistance ($5,000)
Free Continuing Education