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Sonrava Health
Louisville, Kentucky

Dental Hygienist

DentalFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

We're excited to offer a $5k Sign-On Bonus!!!! We are looking for an enthusiastic dental hygienist who loves building and maintaining positive relationships with patients to join our team!

Our team of dental hygienists perform a variety of preventative dental procedures as well as educate patients on oral hygiene. From routine cleanings to oral health education, you'll be instrumental in helping our patients achieve and maintain their best smiles. In addition to technical duties, the dental hygienist will play an important role in teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene techniques and offer counseling regarding good nutrition and its impact on oral health.

We are big on teamwork, so you’ll partner with the dentist(s) in your office to provide the best treatment for your patients. We believe in the value of talented people, and we aim to create an environment that engages you professionally. We also have a dedicated dental hygiene support team for coaching and mentorship for our dental hygienists.

We offer a comprehensive benefits program, exceptional growth and career advancement opportunities, excellent compensation, plus a lucrative incentive plan.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

Provide oral hygiene services including thorough and gentle prophylaxis, scaling, root planing, polish restorations, and application of cavity preventative agents such as fluorides and sealant applications

Accurately chart a review of patient dental history and update as necessary, patient's periodontal health, record provided treatment, and handle patient records securely and in compliance with HIPAA regulations

  • Provide assistance as directed by the dentist
  • Administer local anesthetics, if allowed by dental practice act
  • Here's a few reasons why dental hygienists love to work with us:

You are in Control of your Schedule. As a dental hygienist with us, you work with the front office staff on how to best schedule your appointments. We want you to maximize your time with each patient and not feel rushed. In addition, you work with the dentist(s) and support staff in the office to build a robust recall program.

We support your Career Development & Growth with opportunities in our company across various regions, including our corporate support team.

We are an established organization with an Expert Clinical & Operations Leadership Team focused on giving our patients the best experience.

Offices receive Corporate Support from departments including: Billing, Marketing, Call Center, Procurement, IT, Facilities, Human Resources, Legal, and more

Qualifications

  • Qualifications
  • A degree or certificate in hygiene from an accredited program and a valid state license
  • CPR/BLS Certification
  • Ability to manage time efficiently
  • Excellent verbal skills to communicate professionally with patients and staff
  • Ability to travel between locations preferred

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient EducationPolishingCavity PreventionChartingHIPAA ComplianceTime ManagementCommunicationNutrition Counseling

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 34% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

38 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution32 jobs · 30 employers

11
<$105k
8
$105k-120k
7
$120k-135k
4
$135k-150k
2
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs

401k / retirement match
93%
CME allowance
53%
Sign-on bonus
40% this job
Loan repayment
10%
Relocation assistance
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Independence Dental Services LP · Chicago, Illinois

$75/hr
#2

Dental Hygienist

Platinum Dental Services · Colorado Springs, Colorado

$65-$75/hr
#3

Dental Hygienist

$65-$70/hr
#4

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

$65-$67/hr
+ 36 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 2.8
Better work-life than 40% of Dental Hygienist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,151 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Louisville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$277k
Typical market rent
$1,353/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.1
State income tax
Up to 4.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Sonrava Health

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Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus $5,000
Flexible Scheduling
Career Development & Growth
Corporate Support