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Aspen Dental
Ashland, Kentucky

Dental Hygienist (RDH)

DentalNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$33-$35/hr

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Job Description

At Aspen Dental, dental hygienists are empowered clinicians and trusted oral health providers. You’ll be a valued clinical partner to the doctor, with the autonomy to assess oral health, recommend care based on clinical indicators, and educate patients – without being rushed.

Whether you’re a new graduate or an experienced hygienist, you’ll work in a modern clinical environment supported by advanced technology, structured onboarding, and hands-on training. Our independently owned practices foster strong local cultures while benefiting from the stability, resources, and innovation of a national network, so you can focus on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

Compensation & Benefits

· Competitive pay: $33–$35/hr, plus an uncapped incentive plan rewarding patient-centered care

· Benefits for full-time and part-time hygienists, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match*, paid time off and 6 paid holidays (may vary for part-time employees), free continuing educating (CE) through TAG University, disability coverage, Employee Assistance Program, and pet insurance

What to Expect

· Full-time, part-time, or PRN opportunities designed to fit your life

· Manageable schedules (5–7 patients per day) that allow time for thorough assessments, patient education, and meaningful care

· Structured two-week onboarding and training to support a confident transition into patient care

· Digital tools and workflows that streamline charting and support clinical decision-making

· Partnership with the Hygiene Support Team for mentorship and clinical support

· Hands-on experience with advanced technology, including voice-activated perio charting, TRIOS® 3D scanning, and Videa AI

· Ongoing learning and career growth through TAG University, offering in-person and virtual programs and continuing education (CE) to advance your career beyond the chair

What You’ll Do

· Partner with the doctor to develop and deliver personalized patient care plans

· Utilize digital technology to support clinical assessments, case acceptance, and patient communication

· Collaborate with the dental team to deliver exceptional patient experiences

· Manage your schedule and supplies with the autonomy needed to provide comprehensive care

Qualifications

· Associate degree or higher in dental hygiene from an accredited institution

· Active dental hygiene license in the state of practice

· Strong communication skills and a passion for patient education

*Benefits and incentives may vary by independently owned and operated Aspen Dental location; terms and conditions apply.

Aspen Dental-branded practices are independently owned and operated by licensed dentists. Practices receive non-clinical business support from Aspen Dental Management, Inc., a dental support organization.

ADMI Corp., doing business as TAG, The Aspen Group, its affiliates, related companies, and independently owned supported clinical practices are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Key Responsibilities

You will partner with the doctor to develop and deliver personalized patient care plans while utilizing digital technology for clinical assessments. Additionally, you will manage your schedule and supplies to ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care.

Key Skills

Oral health assessmentClinical documentationTreatment planning

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Hygienist (RDH) at Aspen Dental a 6.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Dental Hygiene — ranked against 1,814 active Dental Hygiene listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Dental Hygiene Career Context

Aspen Dental holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 338 active listings.

Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 33% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$71k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $78k in an average-cost state. 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.5
Better work-life than 70% of Dental Hygiene listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,814 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Ashland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$150k
Median resident rent
$872/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.4
State income tax
Up to 4.5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Aspen Dental

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Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and 6 paid holidays
Free continuing education (CE) through TAG University
Disability coverage
Employee Assistance Program
Pet insurance
Uncapped incentive plan