FT Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Compensation
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Job Description
Now hiring a motivated Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) to join our team in Tucson, AZ!
We are a well-established private family practice seeking a full-time RDH who's ready to jump in, make a difference, and grow with us.
Who We Are
We're a close-knit, patient-centered practice that values a strong team dynamic just as much as excellent care. Our environment is supportive, fun, and focused on doing what's best for both our patients and our team.
What We Offer
- Top-of-market pay + generous bonus structure - TBD upon experience
- Secure, long-term employment
- Professional development and mentorship
- A team that feels more like family
- A positive, drama-free work culture
Perks & Benefits
- Employee dental discount
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
What We're Looking For
- Valid Arizona Dental Hygiene License
- Experience with Practice Management Software
- Familiarity with dental procedure coding
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Strong attention to detail
A True Team Player
If you're passionate about patient care and looking for a practice that truly values your contribution, we'd love to meet you!
Key Responsibilities
The Registered Dental Hygienist will provide high-quality dental care to patients within a private family practice setting. They will collaborate with the team to maintain a positive, patient-centered environment while ensuring accurate documentation and coding.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid Arizona Dental Hygiene License and possess experience with dental practice management software. Strong communication skills and a commitment to teamwork are essential for this role.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Dental Hygiene Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Aligned Dental Partners holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 18 active listings.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Dental Hygienist median $104k (middle half $94k–$112k)17 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Arizona index 100.7 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Hygienist listings in Arizona | 189 active | 5,716 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 40% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Arizona healthcare professional listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 6% offer loan repayment189 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| New Dental Hygiene listings | 718 in the last 30 days | 500 the 30 days before (+44%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Aligned Dental Partners | silver tier, 77/100 | Top Employers work-life index18 active listings |
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About Aligned Dental Partners
Benefits & Perks
Living in Tucson
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $320k
- Typical market rent
- $1,428/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 22 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 96.9
- State income tax
- Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Tucson, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.