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Dental Hygienist - $7,500 Signing Bonus

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Job Description

Dental Hygienist – Lacey, Washington

$7,500 SIGNING BONUS | $85/HR + UNCAPPED BONUS | FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME

Gentle Dental is seeking a Dental Hygienist to join our established and growing

Lacey practice.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a hygienist who wants to practice at the top of their license while working alongside a supportive team that values clinical excellence, patient relationships, and professional growth.

Why Join Gentle Dental?

At Gentle Dental, our hygienists play a critical role in helping patients achieve lifelong oral health. We provide the support, technology, and collaborative environment that allow you to focus on patient care while enjoying the stability and benefits of an established organization.

What You'll Find Here

  • $7,500 Signing Bonus
  • $85 per Hour Base Rate
  • Uncapped Performance Bonus Plan
  • Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities Available
  • Established Practice with a Strong Patient Base
  • Clinical Autonomy Supported by Evidence-Based Best Practices
  • Modern Technology and Clinical Resources
  • Collaborative Team Focused on Exceptional Patient Care
  • Opportunity to build long-term patient relationships in a growing community

Practice Culture

We believe the best patient outcomes happen when clinical teams are empowered and supported.

Our Team Is Committed To

  • Providing exceptional patient care
  • Practicing with integrity and clinical excellence
  • Working collaboratively in the best interests of patients
  • Supporting one another's success and professional growth
  • Creating a positive and welcoming patient experience

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation

  • $85 per hour base pay
  • Uncapped bonus opportunity
  • $7,500 Signing Bonus
  • Referral Bonuses ranging from $600–$2,500 depending on role

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Sick Time (1 hour accrued per 40 hours worked)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Basic Life Insurance
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Coverage
  • Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Malpractice Insurance
  • Continuing Education Credits
  • In-House Continuing Education Programs
  • Funding Support for External Continuing Education
  • Benefits Supporting Childcare Needs
  • Wellness Programs

Practice Location

  • Gentle Dental Lacey
  • 1420 Marvin Road NE, Suite D
  • Lacey, WA 98516

Why Lacey?

Located in the South Puget Sound region, Lacey offers a high quality of life with access to outdoor recreation, excellent schools, and convenient proximity to Olympia, Tacoma, and Seattle. Residents enjoy beautiful parks, hiking, waterfront activities, and a growing community with a strong local economy.

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an Accredited Dental Hygiene Program
  • Active Washington 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 expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your work makes a meaningful impact on patients' lives, we'd love to hear from you.

To comply with Washington State pay transparency requirements (RCW 49.58.110), this posting includes a designated contact for notices of noncompliance:

Recruiting@InterDent.com [Recruiting@InterDent.com]

Key Responsibilities

The Dental Hygienist will provide exceptional oral health care and build long-term relationships with patients in an established practice. They are expected to practice at the top of their license while working collaboratively with the clinical team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Oral Health EducationPatient Relationship Management

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$177k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $165k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 33% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$177k midpoint, that is roughly $7k–$12k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution26 jobs · 20 employers

8
<$110k
10
$110k-125k
5
$125k-140k
1
$146k
2
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs · 20 employers

401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
65% this job
Sign-on bonus
39% this job
Loan repayment
13%
Relocation assistance
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$75/hr
#2

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$65-$75/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Dental Hygienist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,151 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Lacey

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$481k
Typical market rent
$2,137/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.7
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Sick Time
Employee Assistance Program
Basic Life Insurance
AD&D Coverage
Long-Term Disability Insurance
401(k) with Company Match