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American Dental Companies
Sacramento, California

Dental Hygienist

Dental Top 25% in Dental HygieneFull-Time

Listed compensation

$58–$63 per hour

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

  • Dental Hygienist (RDH) – Full-Time
  • Sacramento River Dental Group
  • Location: Sacramento, CA
  • Schedule: Monday – Thursday | 6:45 AM – 4:45 PM
  • Compensation: $58–$63 per hour (Hourly)
  • Employment Type: Full-Time

About Us

Sacramento River Dental Group is a growing, patient-focused dental practice with a close-knit team of two doctors and two hygienists. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality care in a supportive, low-stress environment. While we currently operate at a steady pace, we are actively working to grow our patient base through referrals and exceptional service.

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and patient-centered Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) to join our team. This role focuses on delivering exceptional preventative and clinical care while educating patients on maintaining optimal oral health.

Key Responsibilities

  • Clinical & Preventative Care
  • Conduct patient screenings, including oral health history, head and neck exams, and periodontal charting
  • Identify signs of oral cancer and gum disease
  • Perform dental cleanings (prophylaxis), including removal of plaque, tartar, and stains
  • Apply preventative treatments such as fluoride and sealants
  • Take and develop dental X-rays to support diagnosis
  • Patient Education & Counseling
  • Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques tailored to individual needs
  • Provide nutritional guidance related to oral health
  • Deliver post-treatment care instructions and ongoing oral health maintenance guidance
  • Documentation & Office Support
  • Accurately document clinical findings, treatment plans, and patient progress
  • Maintain strict infection control and sterilization protocols
  • Collaborate with dentists to communicate findings and assist with procedures as needed

Qualifications

  • Required:
  • Active Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license
  • Laser certification (required)
  • Current CPR certification

Preferred

New graduates are welcome to apply – we are happy to train the right candidate

Benefits

Benefits offered are consistent with ADC standards

Work Environment

  • Small, supportive team environment
  • Two doctors and two hygienists currently on staff
  • Steady workflow with growth opportunities
  • Focus on building long-term patient relationships through referrals
  • Additional Information

We are looking for someone who is motivated, team-oriented, and excited to grow with our practice. While we welcome new graduates, laser certification is required for consideration.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Dental hygieneOral cancer screeningClinical documentation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Hygienist at American Dental Companies a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dental Hygiene — ranked against 1,787 active Dental Hygiene listings on WeekdayDoc.

Dental Hygiene Career Context

American Dental Companies holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 76/100, 19 active listings.

Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$126k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $114k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs · 17 employers

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

6.6/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Dental Hygiene

  • On-site

Living in Sacramento

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$455k
Typical market rent
$2,056/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.7
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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