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Dental Hygienist | Absolute Dental | Gilbert. AZ

Dental HygienistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50-$55/hr

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Job Description

  • Registered Dental Hygienist
  • Location: Absolute Dental | 2450 E Guadalupe Rd Suite 108, Gilbert, AZ 85234
  • Schedule: Flexible schedule, with Mondays and Fridays required.
  • Compensation: $50–$55/hour, based on experience
  • Practice: General Dentistry
  • Single Column 60 minute regular recall prophy 90 min SRP
  • Patient Mix: PPO & Fee-for-Service

About the Opportunity

Absolute Dental is seeking a compassionate, skilled Registered Dental Hygienist to join our team in Gilbert, Arizona.

We are looking for a hygienist who is passionate about preventive care, patient education, and building lasting relationships with patients.

This opportunity offers scheduling flexibility, with consistent availability on Mondays and Fridays required. Additional days may be available based on practice needs and candidate preferences.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive dental hygiene services, including prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, scaling and root planning, and preventive treatments.

  • Conduct periodontal assessments, chart findings, and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
  • Administer local anesthesia within the scope of Arizona licensure and practice protocols.
  • Obtain dental radiographs in accordance with practice protocols.
  • Educate patients on oral hygiene, periodontal health, and preventive care.
  • Identify potential oral health concerns and communicate findings to the dentist.
  • Collaborate with dentists and clinical staff to coordinate patient treatment.
  • Maintain compliance with infection control, sterilization, and patient safety standards.
  • Build positive patient relationships through compassionate, professional care.
  • Active Dental Hygiene License in Phoenix, AZ
  • Local Anesthesia Certification
  • Current CPR/BLS Certification
  • Strong communication and patient education skills
  • Commitment to quality patient care
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
  • Preferred
  • Experience with assisted hygiene models
  • Laser Certification
  • Experience in PPO and Fee-for-Service environments
  • Experience with periodontal therapy
  • Experience with patient education and treatment acceptance
  • Bilingual skills
  • $50–$55/hour, based on experience
  • Full-time benefits package
  • Paid holidays and PTO
  • Continuing education and professional development opportunities
  • Consistent patient base in a PPO and fee-for-service environment

Requirements

Requires an active Dental Hygiene License in Arizona, Local Anesthesia Certification, and current CPR/BLS certification. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a clinical environment.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Local anesthesia administrationRadiograph acquisitionPeriodontal assessmentTeam collaboration

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$109k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $108k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

What does the Dental Hygienist market look like in Arizona?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$104k–$114kDental Hygienist median $104k (middle half $94k–$112k)19 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$108k in purchasing powerArizona index 100.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygienist listings in Arizona194 active5,813 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 40% no call · 48% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedArizona healthcare professional listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 6% offer loan repayment194 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

19 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

19 jobs · 14 employers
4
<$100k
3
$100k-120k
8
$120k-140k
4
$140k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

19 jobs · 14 employers
401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
58% this job
Sign-on bonus
53%
Loan repayment
11%
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Dental Hygienist | $40,000 in Tuition Reimbursement

Platinum Dental Services · Wheat Ridge, Colorado

$70-$75/hr
#2

Dental Hygienist| $40,000 Tuition Reimbursement

Platinum Dental Services · Colorado Springs, Colorado

$65-$75/hr
#3

Dental Hygienist | $40,000 in Tuition Reimbursement

$60-$70/hr
#4

Dental Hygienist

$60-$70/hr
+ 17 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.

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About United Dental

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Benefits & Perks

Full-time benefits package
Paid holidays and PTO
Continuing education and professional development opportunities

Living in Phoenix

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$405k
Typical market rent
$1,571/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.3
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 · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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