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Aspen Dental
Elk Grove, California

Dental Hygienist (RDH)

DentalIncludes weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$65-$70/hr

The week · per this posting

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Job Description

At Aspen Dental, dental hygienists are empowered clinicians and trusted oral health providers. You’ll be a valued clinical partner to the doctor, with the autonomy to assess oral health, recommend care based on clinical indicators, and educate patients – without being rushed.

Whether you’re a new graduate or an experienced hygienist, you’ll work in a modern clinical environment supported by advanced technology, structured onboarding, and hands-on training. Our independently owned practices foster strong local cultures while benefiting from the stability, resources, and innovation of a national network, so you can focus on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

Job Type: 1-2 Saturdays a month (8am-3pm)

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive pay: $65–$70/hr plus an uncapped incentive plan rewarding patient-centered care

What to Expect

  • Manageable schedules (5–7 patients per day) that allow time for thorough assessments, patient education, and meaningful care
  • Structured two-week onboarding and training to support a confident transition into patient care
  • Digital tools and workflows that streamline charting and support clinical decision-making
  • Partnership with the Hygiene Support Team for mentorship and clinical support
  • Hands-on experience with advanced technology, including voice-activated perio charting, TRIOS® 3D scanning, and Videa AI
  • Ongoing learning and career growth through TAG University, offering in-person and virtual programs and continuing education (CE) to advance your career beyond the chair

What You’ll Do

  • Partner with the doctor to develop and deliver personalized patient care plans
  • Utilize digital technology to support clinical assessments, case acceptance, and patient communication
  • Collaborate with the dental team to deliver exceptional patient experiences
  • Manage your schedule and supplies with the autonomy needed to provide comprehensive care

Qualifications

  • Associate degree or higher in dental hygiene from an accredited institution
  • Active dental hygiene license in the state of practice
  • Strong communication skills and a passion for patient education

*Benefits and incentives may vary by independently owned and operated Aspen Dental location; terms and conditions apply.

Aspen Dental-branded practices are independently owned and operated by licensed dentists. Practices receive non-clinical business support from Aspen Dental Management, Inc., a dental support organization.

ADMI Corp., doing business as TAG, The Aspen Group, its affiliates, related companies, and independently owned supported clinical practices are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Key Responsibilities

You will partner with the doctor to develop and deliver personalized patient care plans while utilizing digital technology for clinical assessments. Additionally, you will manage your schedule and supplies to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care in a modern clinical environment.

Key Skills

Oral health assessmentDigital charting

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 ~$140k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $127k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 42 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 40% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

What does the Dental Hygienist market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$135k–$146kDental Hygienist median $120k (middle half $98k–$130k)262 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$127k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygienist listings in California561 active5,702 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 40% no call · 60% no weekends42 benchmarked listings
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

41 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

27 jobs · 25 employers
12
<$110k
7
$110k-130k
5
$130k-150k
3
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

36 jobs · 25 employers
401k / retirement match
86%
CME allowance
53% this job
Sign-on bonus
42%
Loan repayment
6%
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Licensed Dental Hygienist - Roseville

Park Dental · Roseville, Minnesota

$60-$88/hr
#2

Registered Dental Hygienist - On CallPer Diem

Chapa-De Indian Health · Rocklin, California

$55-$65/hr
#3

Dental Hygienist (RDH)

$60-$65/hr
#4

Dental Hygienist - Part-time - Fridays

$50-$60/hr
+ 39 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 3.9
Better work-life than 50% of Dental Hygienist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,151 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About Aspen Dental

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, IL
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay with uncapped incentive plan
Structured two-week onboarding and training
TAG University continuing education
Mentorship and clinical support

Living in Elk Grove

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$546k
Typical market rent
$2,688/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.7
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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