No salary listed — similar Dental Hygienist roles pay ~$94k (median of 60 jobs)
6.4/10 work-life score · Above average in Dental Hygiene — ranked against 1,588 active roles in this specialty
About the Role
Part-time Dental Hygienist in Des Moines, IA. Mon-Fri, no weekends. 2-3 days/week.
Join Ocean Dental as a Dental Hygienist – Part-Time, No Weekends in Des Moines, Iowa, United States.
Work Schedule
- Part-Time position.
- No weekends required.
This position offers weekends off. Work with Ocean Dental in Des Moines, Iowa, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The dental hygienist assists the dentist by cleaning, scaling, and polishing teeth while taking and processing X-rays. They also record oral conditions and provide patient education regarding preventative care and treatment plans.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s or Associate degree in a related clinical field and possess current licensure as a hygienist. A CPR certificate is required, and two or more years of experience is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Hygienist- Part Time at Ocean Dental a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Dental Hygiene — ranked against 1,588 active Dental Hygiene listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Dental Hygiene Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Ocean Dental holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 76/100, 4 active listings.
Of the 50 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.4/10 on work-life balance for Dental Hygienist roles.
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