Barr Family Dentistry logo
Barr Family Dentistry
Grand Junction, Colorado

Dental Hygienist

DentalFull-Time

Listed compensation

$47-$55/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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

Posted 42m ago · Verified live

Job Description

  • Job Title: Dental Hygienist
  • Job Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, or Temporary (flexible scheduling available
  • Pay: $47-55.00 per hour
  • Location: Grand Junction, CO

About Us

We are a small, family-oriented dental practice committed to providing high-quality, personalized care to patients of all ages. We pride ourselves on creating a welcoming environment where patients feel comfortable and team members feel valued. We are open to full-time, part-time, or temporary arrangements and are happy to work with the right candidate to find a schedule that fits

Position Overview

We are seeking a friendly and detail-oriented Dental Hygienist to join our team. In this role, you will play a key part in promoting oral health and creating positive patient experiences. The ideal candidate enjoys building relationships with patients and is passionate about patient education and preventive care.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform routine dental cleanings and periodontal maintenance
  • Conduct oral health assessments and document findings
  • Take and review dental radiographs (X-rays)
  • Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and preventive care
  • Assist the dentist in identifying and addressing oral health concerns
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records
  • Follow all infection control and safety protocols
  • Contribute to a positive, team-oriented work environment

Qualifications

  • Active Dental Hygienist license in Colorado
  • Current CPR/BLS certification
  • Strong knowledge of dental hygiene procedures and best practices
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to build rapport with patients of all ages
  • Prior experience preferred, but new graduates are welcome to apply
  • What We’re Looking For
  • A compassionate and patient-focused approach
  • Strong attention to detail and organization
  • A team player who enjoys working in a close-knit environment
  • Reliability and a positive attitude

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Dental RadiographyPatient RecordkeepingPatient RapportTeamwork

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$106k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $103k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

20 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution20 jobs · 15 employers

6
<$110k
7
$110k-125k
4
$125k-140k
1
$146k
2
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
94%
CME allowance
72%
Sign-on bonus
44%
Loan repayment
17%
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Dental Hygienist

Independence Dental Services LP · Chicago, Illinois

$75/hr
#2

Dental Hygienist

Platinum Dental Services · Colorado Springs, Colorado

$65-$75/hr
#3

Dental Hygienist

$60-$70/hr
#4

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

$65-$67/hr
+ 18 more · ranked by pay

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.

Living in Grand Junction

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$412k
Typical market rent
$1,759/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Grand Junction, CO metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

Barr Family Dentistry logo

About Barr Family Dentistry

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
Full-time, part-time, or temporary options