Dental Hygienist

DentalFull-Time

Listed compensation

$33/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

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Job Description

Location: Opelika Dental Arts

Dr. Andrew Phillips is looking to add a compassionate Dental Hygienist to our tenured, tight-knit team! We believe every patient deserves personalized, high-quality dental care in a welcoming environment where they feel like family.

  • Monday – Thursday (8:00 am – 5:00 pm) w/1-hour lunch
  • $33/hour
  • Here are just a few reasons our hygienists love working here:
  • 1-hour recall / new patient appointments
  • 1.5-hour SRP appointments

Modern Technology Including

iTero Scanner

  • Digital X-Rays
  • Cavitron
  • Eaglesoft Software
  • A tenured, collaborative, and supportive team environment
  • A practice committed to high-quality, patient-centered care

We Offer a Competitive Benefits Package Including

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Short-Term Disability (no cost to you)
  • PTO + Paid Holidays
  • Additional insurance options
  • HSA / FSA options available

Responsibilities

Perform Dental Hygiene Procedures Including

  • Prophylaxis
  • Scaling and Root Planing (SRP)
  • Periodontal charting
  • Digital radiographs
  • Fluoride treatments
  • Provide thorough patient education and oral hygiene instruction
  • Maintain accurate patient records
  • Support a positive and comfortable patient experience

Qualifications

  • Active Alabama Dental Hygiene License (or awaiting license)
  • Experience performing all facets of dental hygiene care
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Commitment to Providing Excellent Patient Care

Join a practice where technology, teamwork, and patient care come together to create an outstanding dental experience.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability status or other legally protected status.

We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Communication skills

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$69k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $77k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Alabama 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, 73% require no weekends.

What does the Dental Hygienist market look like in Alabama?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in dental hygienistranked against 2,151 Dental Hygienist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$69kDental Hygienist median $107k (middle half $95k–$121k)616 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$77k in purchasing powerAlabama index 88.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygienist listings in Alabama44 active5,724 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 30% no call · 73% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,151 Dental Hygienist listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Hygienist at Guardian Dentistry Partners 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.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

20 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

20 jobs · 15 employers
6
<$110k
8
$110k-125k
4
$125k-140k
1
$146k
1
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

18 jobs · 15 employers
401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
67%
Sign-on bonus
44%
Loan repayment
17%
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Dental Hygienist

Independence Dental Services LP · Chicago, Illinois

$75/hr
#2

Dental Hygienist

Elevate Dental Partners · Denver, Colorado

$60-$70/hr
#3

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

$65-$67/hr
#4

Dental Hygienist

$60-$65/hr
+ 18 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% 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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About Guardian Dentistry Partners

Hospitals and Health Care
Miami
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Accidental Death & Short-Term Disability (no cost)
PTO + Paid Holidays
HSA / FSA options
1-hour recall appointments
1.5-hour SRP appointments

Living in Opelika

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$293k
Typical market rent
$1,485/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
87.9
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Auburn-Opelika, AL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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