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Lexington, South Carolina

Dental Hygienist - Main Street Family Dental of Lexington

Dental HygienistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$49-$51/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday

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Job Description

At Main Street Family Dental of Lexington, we take pride in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a warm, welcoming environment. We believe in building strong relationships with our patients and each other and creating a workplace where team members enjoy showing up every day.

We’re growing and looking for outstanding professionals to join our team.

Dental Hygienist – Focused on Healthy Smiles

Pay: $49 - 51 / hr.

Schedule: Mon - Thurs

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

  • We take time to get to know our patients and provide care that’s personalized and thoughtful.
  • You’ll join a supportive team that values collaboration, communication, and growth.
  • We’re committed to clinical excellence and making a positive impact every day.

What You’ll Do

  • Deliver preventative care and educate patients on oral hygiene
  • Perform cleanings, periodontal therapy, and take radiographs
  • Collaborate with our clinical team to support overall patient care

What You Need

  • Dental Hygiene license and CPR certification
  • A genuine interest in patient health and wellness
  • Previous experience preferred

Benefits We Offer

  • Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

Health and Vision Insurance

  • Employer-Paid Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Care.com Membership & Employee Assistance Program
  • Supplemental Coverage (Disability, Critical Illness, Accident)
  • Paid Scrub Allowance
  • Career Growth and Development Opportunities

At Main Street Family Dental of Lexington, you’re not just taking the next step in your career, you’re joining a team that values quality care, respect, and long-term success.

In hometown communities, SGA Dental Partners is a beacon of positive energy, delivering the highest level of clinical excellence and patient-centered care. Apply today to join us in making a difference!

In order to maintain a high level of clinical excellence, SGA Dental Partners and dental practices affiliated with SGA maintain a drug free and alcohol free workplace. All new hires are required to pass a full panel drug screening as a condition of employment.

SGA Dental Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at every level of our team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Key Responsibilities

The dental hygienist will deliver preventative care, perform cleanings, and provide periodontal therapy to patients. They will also collaborate with the clinical team to support overall patient health and educate patients on oral hygiene.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Dental Hygiene license and CPR certification. A genuine interest in patient health and wellness is required, with previous experience preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Oral Hygiene EducationClinical Collaboration

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$104k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $111k in an average-cost state. 60.6% of South Carolina 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, 60% require no weekends.

What does the Dental Hygienist market look like in South Carolina?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$102k–$106kDental Hygienist median $94k (middle half $88k–$106k)11 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$111k in purchasing powerSouth Carolina index 93.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygienist listings in South Carolina130 active5,824 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 33% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedSouth Carolina healthcare professional listings: 28% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 2% offer loan repayment130 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

18 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

18 jobs · 14 employers
3
<$100k
3
$100k-120k
8
$120k-140k
4
$140k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

18 jobs · 14 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
67%
Sign-on bonus
50%
Loan repayment
11%
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$70-$75/hr
#2

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Platinum Dental Services · Colorado Springs, Colorado

$65-$75/hr
#3

Dental Hygienist | $40,000 in Tuition Reimbursement

$60-$70/hr
#4

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$60-$70/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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Benefits & Perks

Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) Retirement Plan
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employer-Paid Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Care.com Membership

Living in Lexington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$266k
Typical market rent
$1,774/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.7
State income tax
Up to 6.5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Columbia, SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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