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Austin, Texas

Dental Hygienist - Westgate - Austin, TX

DentalFull-Time

Listed compensation

$55 – $60/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Hygienists: Ready for a Better GIG?

  • Tired of feeling overworked, underappreciated, and stuck in the same routine?
  • Yeah… we thought so.
  • Castle Dental – Austin, TX, Westgate, (supported by Smile Brands)is looking for a Full-Time Dental Hygienist who wants great pay, real support, and a schedule that actually gives you room to breathe.
  • $55 – $60/hr + Uncapped Production Bonus
  • Complimentary CE Opportunities
  • Full Benefits Package
  • New Graduates Encouraged to Apply
  • Full-Time | 5 Days/Week

This Is the Kind of Office Where

  • Your skills are respected
  • Your schedule makes sense
  • Your patients value you
  • Your team has your back
  • You can grow your career AND your paycheck
  • Whether you’re a seasoned hygienist or just starting your career, we want someone who:
  • Loves educating patients
  • Brings positive energy
  • Wants to grow clinically and financially

Knows Hygiene Can Change Lives

If you’re looking for a fresh start with a team that gets it — this is your sign.

Work hard. Get paid well.

Apply today and come see why Castle Dental Austin Westgate is different.

Schedule (days/hours)

5 days

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

  • Deliver high-quality standard of care through preventive treatments, diagnostics, and evidence-based protocols.
  • Educate and motivate patients toward better oral and overall health.
  • Collaborate with dentists and hygiene teammates to co-diagnose and personalize treatment.
  • Create a welcoming, judgement-free environment for every patient.
  • Stay current with new technologies and instruments that advance care.

Qualifications

Who We’re Looking For

  • A licensed dental hygienist who is passionate about patient care, education, and practicing at the top of their scope to improve oral health outcomes.
  • Either an active state hygiene license or eligibility to become licensed (new grads are welcome!)
  • A current CPR certification

Compensation

$55-$60 per hour

About Us

Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off (“PTO”), health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan. As a dental hygienist, you'll also enjoy complimentary CEs and access to other internal training opportunities to support your growth.

Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 28 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!® Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site.

Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@smilebrands.com.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient educationCo-diagnosisTreatment planningClinical growthDental hygiene

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$120k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $123k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$120k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

29 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution29 jobs · 23 employers

9
<$105k
8
$105k-120k
7
$120k-135k
3
$135k-150k
2
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 23 employers

401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
56%
Sign-on bonus
40%
Loan repayment
12%
Relocation assistance
12%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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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
+ 27 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Dental Hygienist listings

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

Living in Austin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$455k
Typical market rent
$1,586/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Smile Brands

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Benefits & Perks

Full Benefits Package
Complimentary CE Opportunities
PTO
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
HSA
Telemedicine