Dental Hygienist
Listed compensation
$51-$54/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Great Hygienists. Great Opportunity. Great Pay.
Abilene, TX — Monarch Dental is looking for a Dental Hygienist ready to do what they love and get rewarded for it!
- $51–$54/HR | FULL-TIME
- If you're passionate about patients, love building relationships, and want to be part of a supportive team, this opportunity deserves a spot on your radar.
- Let's make your next career move a great one!
Schedule (days/hours)
M-F 8-5
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality preventive dental hygiene care using evidence-based protocols.
- Perform appropriate assessments, diagnostics and preventive treatments within your scope of practice.
- Educate patients on oral hygiene, prevention and the connection between oral and overall health.
- Build trusting relationships with patients and create a welcoming, judgment-free experience.
- Collaborate with dentists and hygiene teammates to identify patient needs and personalize treatment.
- Stay current with dental technologies, instruments and best practices that enhance patient care.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow applicable safety and compliance standards.
Qualifications
- Licensed Dental Hygienist or eligible to become licensed in the state of practice.
- New graduates are welcome!
- Current CPR certification.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Passion for patient care, education and prevention.
- Commitment to providing an exceptional patient experience.
- A collaborative, positive approach to working with patients and teammates.
Compensation
51-54/hr
About Us
Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off (“PTO”), health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan. As a dental hygienist, you'll also enjoy complimentary CEs and access to other internal training opportunities to support your growth.
Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 28 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!® Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site.
Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.
If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@smilebrands.com.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Dental Hygiene Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$109k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $112k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in dental hygienist | ranked against 2,151 Dental Hygienist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $106k–$112k | Dental Hygienist median $104k (middle half $99k–$110k)28 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$112k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Hygienist listings in Texas | 467 active | 5,765 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 30% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas healthcare professional listings: 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 2% offer loan repayment467 active listings, Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Hygienist at Smile Brands a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Dental Hygienist — ranked against 2,151 active Dental Hygienist listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$109k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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