Dental Hygienist - full-time
Listed compensation
$62-$65/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday
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Job Description
We’re looking for an experienced and patient-focused Registered Dental Hygienist to join our established dental practice in Encinitas, CA on a full-time basis.
Pay: $62–$65/hour
Schedule: ~40 hours/week | Monday–Thursday + alternating Saturdays
What We Offer
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid vacation and sick time
- 401(k) with a 4% company match
- Monthly hygiene and team bonuses based on production
- Supportive, professional team environment
About the Role
As a Hygienist on our team, you’ll provide preventive and therapeutic care while building strong relationships with our patients. We’re looking for someone who takes pride in their work, communicates well with patients and coworkers, and enjoys being part of a collaborative practice.
You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced dental professionals while helping patients understand and maintain their oral health.
What You’ll Do
- Provide thorough preventive and therapeutic hygiene care
- Perform fluoride treatments and polish restorations as appropriate
- Review medical and dental histories and maintain accurate patient records
- Educate patients on effective oral hygiene and preventive care
- Help patients understand their treatment needs and long-term oral health goals
- Follow OSHA, HIPAA, dental board, and other applicable regulations and practice standards
What We’re Looking For
- Graduate of an accredited Dental Hygiene program
- Current and active California Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to quality patient care and preventive dentistry
- Professional, dependable, and comfortable working as part of a team
- Interest in continued learning and professional development
If you’re an RDH who takes pride in providing excellent care and wants to be part of a strong, established team, we’d love to meet you. Apply today!
Key Responsibilities
The Dental Hygienist will provide preventive and therapeutic oral care while educating patients on maintaining their long-term oral health. They are responsible for maintaining accurate patient records and ensuring compliance with all dental board and safety regulations.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Dental Hygiene program and hold an active California Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license. Strong communication skills and a commitment to quality patient care are essential for this role.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Dental Hygiene Career Context
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$132k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $119k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California 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, 80% require no weekends.
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