Dental Hygienist
Listed compensation
$55-$65/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
DENTAL HYGIENIST – $5,000 SIGNING BONUS
Hourly rate of $55–$65 per hour plus an uncapped bonus plan
At Gentle Dental, we value our teammates’ smiles as much as our patients’ smiles.
Our vision is to provide exceptional, lifelong, integrated oral healthcare that improves the health and quality of life of the people and communities we serve.
We believe great patient care starts with great teams, and we’re committed to giving our clinicians the support, resources, and autonomy they need to thrive.
At Gentle Dental, you’ll be part of a collaborative team focused on patient care, clinical excellence, building relationships, personal accountability, and finding innovative ways to deliver a better dental experience.
What We Offer
- $5,000 Signing Bonus
- Hourly rate of $55–$65 per hour plus an uncapped bonus plan
- Supportive, collaborative practice environment
- Established patient base
- Clinical autonomy with the support of a larger dental organization
- Continuing education opportunities
- Malpractice coverage
- Referral Bonus Program of $600–$2,500, depending on role
Full-time Employees Are Also Eligible For
- Medical and pharmacy coverage
- Dental and vision coverage for employees and their families
- Employee Assistance Program
- Basic life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
- 6 paid holidays plus 1 paid floating holiday
- 80 hours of PTO per year for hourly employees
- 401(k) with company match
SCHEDULE: Full Time, 4 or 5 days per week
LOCATION: Gentle Dental Surprise
15601 W. Bell Road, Suite 202
Surprise, AZ 85379
Position Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Dental Hygiene program
- Current Arizona Dental Hygienist License, or ability to obtain one by the start of employment
- Current CPR certification
- Applicable local certifications, including anesthesia certification as required
If you’re looking for an opportunity where you can build relationships with your patients, have a voice in how you practice, and be supported by an experienced dental team, we’d love to meet you.
Apply today and learn more about joining Gentle Dental in Surprise!
Key Responsibilities
Provide exceptional, lifelong, integrated oral healthcare to patients within a collaborative team environment. Focus on clinical excellence, building patient relationships, and delivering a high-quality dental experience.
Requirements
Must be a graduate of an accredited Dental Hygiene program and hold a current Arizona Dental Hygienist License. Candidates are also required to have current CPR certification and applicable local certifications, including anesthesia.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Healthcare Professional Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$125k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $124k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 37 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 62% have no call, 59% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $114k–$135k | Dental Hygienist median $100k (middle half $46k–$104k)11 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$124k in purchasing power | Arizona index 100.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Hygienist listings in Arizona | 197 active | 5,791 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 62% no call · 59% no weekends37 benchmarked listings |
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