Registered Dental Hygienist
Listed compensation
$43.75-$80/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Registered Dental Hygienist Opportunity – Our Best Life Companies
Grow Your Career with a Team That Feels Like Family
Our Best Life Companies is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist for a high producing dental office with a great culture! Whether you're looking for full-time or part-time, we offer flexibility, growth opportunities, and a workplace culture that truly supports its people.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation package
- Attractive performance-based bonus structure
- Exposure to a comprehensive range of dental services
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
- Supportive, positive, and team-oriented work environment
- Flexible scheduling options to support work–life balance
- Additional benefits and incentives available
Key Responsibilities
- Perform thorough dental cleanings, including scaling, root planing, and polishing
- Conduct patient assessments by reviewing medical histories and evaluating oral health conditions
- Take and develop dental radiographs (X-rays) in accordance with safety guidelines
- Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventative care
- Identify signs of oral diseases and communicate findings to the dentist for diagnosis and treatment planning
- Apply preventive materials such as sealants and fluoride treatments
- Maintain accurate and detailed patient records and charting
- Ensure compliance with infection control protocols and sterilization standards
- Support a positive patient experience by providing compassionate and professional care
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
- At least one (1) year experience.
- Our Best Life Companies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requirements
- A degree or certificate in dental hygiene from an accredited program and a valid state license
- Active CPR Certificate
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
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 ~$129k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $116k 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, 43% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 25% in dental hygienist | ranked against 2,151 Dental Hygienist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $91k–$166k | Dental Hygienist median $131k (middle half $123k–$140k)50 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$116k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Hygienist listings in California | 568 active | 5,625 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 43% no call · 48% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California healthcare professional listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 4% offer loan repayment568 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Dental Hygiene listings | 721 in the last 30 days | 463 the 30 days before (+56%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Dental Hygienist at Monterey Park Dental a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dental Hygienist — ranked against 2,151 active Dental Hygienist listings on WeekdayDoc.
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