Dental Hygienist - $5,000 Signing Bonus
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Job Description
Dental Hygienist – BEND, Oregon
$5,000 SIGNING BONUS | FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME, TUES-FRI 7:30AM-5:00PM
Gentle Dental is seeking a Dental Hygienist to join our established and growing
Bend practice.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a hygienist who wants to practice at the top of their license while working alongside a supportive team that values clinical excellence, patient relationships, and professional growth.
Why Join Gentle Dental?
At Gentle Dental, our hygienists play a critical role in helping patients achieve lifelong oral health. We provide the support, technology, and collaborative environment that allow you to focus on patient care while enjoying the stability and benefits of an established organization.
What You'll Find Here
- $5,000 Signing Bonus
- Uncapped Performance Bonus Plan
- Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities Available
- Established Practice with a Strong Patient Base
- Clinical Autonomy Supported by Evidence-Based Best Practices
- Modern Technology and Clinical Resources
- Collaborative Team Focused on Exceptional Patient Care
- Opportunity to build long-term patient relationships in a growing community
Practice Culture
We believe the best patient outcomes happen when clinical teams are empowered and supported.
Our Team Is Committed To
- Providing exceptional patient care
- Practicing with integrity and clinical excellence
- Working collaboratively in the best interests of patients
- Supporting one another's success and professional growth
- Creating a positive and welcoming patient experience
Compensation & Benefits
- Uncapped bonus opportunity
- $5,000 Signing Bonus
- Referral Bonuses ranging from $600–$2,500 depending on role
Full-Time Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Sick Time (1 hour accrued per 40 hours worked)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Basic Life Insurance
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Coverage
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Malpractice Insurance
- Continuing Education Credits
- In-House Continuing Education Programs
- Funding Support for External Continuing Education
- Benefits Supporting Childcare Needs
- Wellness Programs
Practice Location
- Gentle Dental Bend
- 20516 Robal Ln Suite 100
- Bend, OR 97201, USA
Why BEND?
Bend offers a high quality of life with access to outdoor recreation, excellent schools, beautiful parks, hiking, water activities, mountain snow skiing and a growing community with a strong local economy.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an Accredited Dental Hygiene Program
- Active Washington Dental Hygiene License (or ability to obtain prior to employment)
- Current CPR Certification
- Local Anesthesia Certification (if required by state regulations)
If you're looking for a practice where your clinical expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your work makes a meaningful impact on patients' lives, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
The dental hygienist will provide exceptional oral health care and patient education within an established practice. They are expected to work collaboratively with the clinical team to maintain high standards of patient relationships and clinical excellence.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Hygienist - $5,000 Signing Bonus at InterDent Service a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dental Hygienist — ranked against 2,151 active Dental Hygienist listings on WeekdayDoc.
Dentistry Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 25% in dental hygienist | ranked against 2,151 Dental Hygienist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Dental Hygienist median $250k (middle half $200k–$300k)375 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Oregon index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentistry listings in Oregon | 17 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All dental hygienist listings in Oregon | 111 active | 5,915 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $5k sign-on | Oregon healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $13k) · 14% offer loan repayment111 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Dentistry listings | 256 in the last 30 days | 200 the 30 days before (+28%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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