Registered Dental Hygienist
Listed compensation
$90K - $135K
The week · per this posting3-day week
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Job Description
Arkansas Family Dental, a thriving, high-tech dental practice in West Little Rock, is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist to join our well-established team. This rare opportunity comes as a result of our continued growth and the exceptional longevity of our hygiene team—our longest tenured hygienist has been with us since 2003.
Why Arkansas Family Dental?
Our patients come from all walks of life, and so do we. We believe in building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the community we serve. Our core values—Teamwork, Integrity, Generosity, Loyalty, Positivity, and Zeal—guide everything we do. If you share these values, you’ll feel right at home here.
We are looking for a motivated self-starter who is passionate about delivering outstanding patient care and values being part of a collaborative and positive work environment. At AFD, we prioritize both personal and professional development, and we offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package.
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 30
Benefits
- 3 day work week
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
Incentives & Bonuses
Owner-Operated - A leadership team that truly cares.
Key Responsibilities
The Registered Dental Hygienist will provide high-quality dental care to patients in a collaborative, high-tech environment. They are expected to uphold the practice's core values while contributing to a positive and inclusive team culture.
Requirements
The role is open to entry-level candidates who are motivated self-starters with a passion for patient care. Applicants must share the practice's values of teamwork, integrity, and professional development.
Key Skills
Dental Hygiene Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Arkansas is 86.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$113k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $129k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Arkansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 35% have no call, 73% 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 | $90k–$135k | Dental Hygienist median $95k (middle half $86k–$114k)62 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$129k in purchasing power | Arkansas index 86.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Hygienist listings in Arkansas | 44 active | 5,724 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 35% no call · 73% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Dental Hygienist at Arkansas Family 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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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,151 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.