Dental Hygienist - $5,000 Signing Bonus
Listed compensation
$50-$62/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Dental Hygienist – Tucson, Arizona
$5,000 SIGNING BONUS | $50–$62 PER HOUR + UNCAPPED BONUS | FULL-TIME
Gentle Dental is seeking a full-time Dental Hygienist to join our established
Broadway practice in Tucson, Arizona.
If you're passionate about preventive care, patient education, and helping patients achieve lifelong oral health, this is an opportunity to join a collaborative clinical team that values your expertise and supports your professional growth.
Why Join Gentle Dental?
At Gentle Dental, we believe our hygienists are essential to delivering exceptional patient care. We provide the support, technology, and team environment that allow you to focus on what you do best—caring for patients and building lasting relationships.
What You'll Find Here
- $5,000 Signing Bonus
- Competitive Hourly Rate: $50–$62 per Hour
- Uncapped Monthly Bonus Opportunity
- Established Patient Base
- Modern Technology and Clinical Resources
- Collaborative Team Environment
- Focus on Patient-Centered Care and Clinical Excellence
- Opportunities for Continuing Education and Professional Growth
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation
- $50–$62 per hour, based on experience
- Uncapped Bonus Plan
- Referral Bonus Program ($600–$2,500 depending on role)
Full-Time Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for Employees and Eligible Family
Members
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Basic Life Insurance
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Coverage
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off (80 Hours Annually)
- Six Paid Holidays Plus One Floating Holiday
- Malpractice Insurance
- Continuing Education Credits and Professional Development Support
Practice Location
- Gentle Dental Broadway
- 5311 East Broadway Boulevard
- Tucson, AZ 85711
Why Tucson?
Enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine each year while living in one of the
Southwest's most affordable and desirable communities. Tucson offers outstanding outdoor recreation, a vibrant culinary scene, and a high quality of life with easy access to hiking, cycling, golf, and desert beauty.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an Accredited Dental Hygiene Program
- Active Arizona Dental Hygiene License (or ability to obtain prior to employment)
- Current CPR Certification
- Local Anesthesia Certification (if required by state regulations)
If you're looking for a practice where your clinical skills are valued, your growth is supported, and your work makes a meaningful difference in patients' lives, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Provide preventive dental care and patient education to help patients achieve lifelong oral health. Work within a collaborative clinical team to deliver exceptional patient-centered care using modern technology.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Dental Hygiene Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$116k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $116k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 28% have no call, 73% require no weekends.
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