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Silver Creek Dental Partners
San Marcos, California

Full-Time Dental Hygienist (RDH)

Dental HygienistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$62-$65/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 44m ago · Verified live

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled Registered Dental Hygienist to become part of our well-established practice in San Marcos, CA, full-time.

Hourly Rate: $62 - 65/hr

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance
  • Paid vacation & paid sick time
  • 401k & 4% company match
  • We also offer monthly hygiene and team bonuses based on production!

Monday - Friday and every other Saturday (rotated)

Our Hygienists play a key role in providing preventive and therapeutic dental care to our valued patients. You’ll work alongside skilled clinicians and staff to ensure an exceptional experience for every patient.

Our ideal candidate is someone who enjoys working in a team-oriented environment, has a passion for preventive care, and is committed to providing an outstanding patient experience. This position offers a competitive salary, a positive workplace culture, and the chance to collaborate with a dedicated and professional team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Administer fluoride treatments and polish restorations while educating patients on the benefits.
  • Assist in preventive care strategies to support long-term oral health.
  • Review dental histories and maintain accurate patient records.
  • Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and best practices.
  • Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations, including OSHA, HIPAA, and dental board guidelines.

To be qualified for this position, candidates must have the following:

  • A degree or certification in Dental Hygiene from an accredited program.
  • An active Registered Dental Hygienist license meeting state requirement.
  • A passion for ongoing learning and professional growth in the field of dentistry.

If you’re a skilled RDH looking for a welcoming, growth-focused practice, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today!

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree or certification in Dental Hygiene from an accredited program. An active Registered Dental Hygienist license that meets state requirements is mandatory.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Preventive dental carePatient educationRestoration polishingDental history reviewRecord keepingOSHA complianceHIPAA complianceClinical assistance

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$132k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $119k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

How does Silver Creek Dental Partners compare as an employer?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$129k–$135kDental Hygienist median $125k (middle half $114k–$135k)43 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$119k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygiene listings in California166 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All dental hygienist listings in California616 active6,004 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 45% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusCalifornia healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $25k) · 5% offer loan repayment616 active listings, Nov 2026
New Dental Hygiene listings823 in the last 30 days442 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. California figures use all dental hygienists: too few California Dental Hygiene postings state pay.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

27 jobs · 18 employers
8
<$130k
10
$130k-150k
2
$150k-170k
7
$183k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

26 jobs · 18 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
73%
Sign-on bonus
54% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 3.9
Better work-life than 50% of Dental Hygienist listings

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

  • No weekends
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About Silver Creek Dental Partners

Hospitals and Health Care
Dana Point, California
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid vacation and sick time
401k with 4% company match
Monthly hygiene and team production bonuses

Living in San Marcos

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$865k
Typical market rent
$3,311/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.9
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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