Registered Dental Hygienist
Listed compensation
$90k-$135k
The week · per this posting3-day week
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
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 be registered dental hygienists who align with the practice's values of integrity, teamwork, and positivity.
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, 43% have no call, 57% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $90k–$135k | Dental Hygienist median $90k (middle half $81k–$108k)52 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$129k in purchasing power | Arkansas index 86.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Hygiene listings in Arkansas | 16 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All dental hygienist listings in Arkansas | 55 active | 5,870 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 43% no call · 57% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 28% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Dental Hygiene listings | 798 in the last 30 days | 431 the 30 days before (+85%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,151 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Benefits & Perks
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See all 4 Arkansas Family Dental jobsLiving in Little Rock
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $216k≈ 2.4× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,184/mo≈ 16% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 19 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 89.4
- State income tax
- Up to 4.9%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.