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Kourosh Karimi DDS P
District of Columbia

Licensed Dental Hygienist

Dental HygienistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$68-$75/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Benefits

  • 401(k) matching
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off
  • Signing bonus
  • Benefits/Perks
  • Sign-on bonus of 10K
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Querterly performance bonus

Job Summary

We are seeking a qualified and caring Registered Dental Hygienist to join our team! As a Registered Dental Hygienist, you will provide top-notch dental care that makes our clients feel like family. You will screen patients, perform dental cleanings, and assist the dentists with exams and procedures.

The ideal candidate is state-licensed as a Registered Dental Hygienist and has at least two years of experience. If you’re friendly, outgoing, and committed to creating a fantastic dental experience, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

  • Welcome patients into the treatment area and make them feel comfortable
  • Discuss the dental care plan with patients and answer any questions they have
  • Prep sterilized equipment and make it available to the dentist for exams and procedures
  • Take vital signs and accurately record medical histories
  • Perform preliminary exams and collect oral health histories
  • Evaluate patients for signs of gum disease, cavities, and infection
  • Remove plaque and apply fluoride treatments
  • Teach good oral hygiene techniques
  • Create dental impressions
  • Take x-rays
  • Assist dentist during procedures and exams
  • Adhere to all health and safety regulations and office policies

Qualifications

Associate’s Degree from a school certified by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred

  • Current Dental Hygienist licensure
  • At least 1-2 years of experience in dental hygiene
  • Strong understanding of HIPAA regulations and all dentistry safety guidelines
  • Able to stand for extended periods and bend repeatedly
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient screeningVital signs monitoringMedical history recordingOral health evaluationFluoride treatmentX-ray imagingHIPAA complianceSterilization

Dental Hygiene Career Context

Of the 40 active Dental Hygiene listings this role was benchmarked against, 53% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

Where are Dental Hygiene jobs?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$141k–$156kDental Hygiene median $108k (middle half $97k–$122k)623 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 53% no call · 48% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$10k sign-onUS healthcare professional listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 6% offer loan repayment5,776 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index; as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

24 jobs · 17 employers
9
<$120k
7
$120k-145k
4
$145k-170k
4
$183k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

23 jobs · 17 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
74%
Sign-on bonus
57% this job
Loan repayment
13%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$60-$88/hr
#2

Licensed Dental Hygienist - Edinbrook

Park Dental · Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

$60-$88/hr
#3

Licensed Dental Hygienist - Riverdale

$60-$88/hr
#4

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$60-$88/hr
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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.

Benefits & Perks

401(k) matching
Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Paid time off
Signing bonus
Sign-on bonus of 10K