Dental Hygienist | Absolute Dental | Gilbert. AZ
Listed compensation
$50-$55/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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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
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $104k–$114k | Dental Hygienist median $104k (middle half $94k–$112k)19 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$108k in purchasing power | Arizona index 100.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Hygienist listings in Arizona | 194 active | 5,813 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 40% no call · 48% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Arizona healthcare professional listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 6% offer loan repayment194 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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