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Aspen Dental
Gonzales, Louisiana

Dental Hygienist (RDH)

DentalFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50-$55/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

At Aspen Dental, we put You 1st with world-class development plus industry-leading pay. Join our team today as a Dental Hygienist!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary

$50 - $55/ hour plus incentive plan

Location-Specific Offers**

Sign-On Bonus - $12,000 sign on bonus (can be used towards a variety of things like gym memberships, child care, housing, etc)

  • Relocation Assistance: $5,000
  • What YOU receive when you join the Aspen team:
  • Competitive compensation with unlimited bonus potential
  • 3 out of 4 of our hygienists earned an incentive payout
  • Benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, 401(k) savings plan with match*, paid time off, and more.
  • Part-time employees are eligible for full benefits, including health care
  • Scheduling options to fit your life, part-time, full-time, and PRN*
  • Dedicated hygiene support team for coaching and mentorship

Career Growth Opportunities Chair Side and Beyond

Access to state-of-the-art technology and equipment including the Trios® 3D intra-oral scanner and our Digital Dental Assistant used for voice-activated perio charting

Ongoing in-person and virtual trainings through TAG U online in a variety of topics; clinical, operations, management, and leadership

  • Free continuing education (CE)
  • A fun and supportive culture that encourages collaboration and innovation
  • Enjoy a 25% discount on select products and services at a Chapter Aesthetic Studio near you

You’ll Achieve Success By

Being a key partner in developing patient care plans alongside the doctor, using the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) guidelines

  • Managing your schedule to allow for comprehensive patient care and education.
  • Expanding your knowledge and skills through structured continuing professional development
  • Working collaboratively with other members of the dental team to provide exceptional patient care

Qualifications

  • Associate degree or higher in dental hygiene from an accredited institution
  • Active dental hygiene license in the state of practice

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with patients of all ages and backgrounds

At Aspen Dental, we put You first, offering the security and job stability that comes with working with a world-class dental support organization (DSO) while still centering all we do on YOU and your patients.

The Aspen Group (TAG) is made up of a family of brands that include Aspen Dental, ClearChoice, WellNow, Lovet, and Chapter. Join us in our mission to help improve the lives of our patients.

We're not just about serving our patients - we also believe in giving back to the community. Our mission is to make dental care accessible to all while providing exceptional care to our patients. And we don't just talk the talk - we've donated over $26 million in free dental care to US veterans, underserved communities, and overseas.

Aspen Dental-branded practices are independently owned and operated by licensed dentists. The practices receive non-clinical business support services from Aspen Dental Management, Inc., a dental support organization.

*May vary by independently owned and operated Aspen Dental locations.

**Terms and conditions apply.

ADMI Corp., d/b/a TAG-The Aspen Group, its affiliates, related companies and independently owned supported clinical practices are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers and welcome everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Additional Job Description

Key Responsibilities

You will partner with doctors to develop patient care plans using AAP guidelines and manage your schedule to provide comprehensive patient education. Additionally, you will work collaboratively with the dental team to deliver exceptional clinical care.

Key Skills

Treatment planningClinical training

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Louisiana is 88.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$109k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $124k in an average-cost state. 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 35% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

What does the Dental Hygienist market look like in Louisiana?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$104k–$114kDental Hygienist median $108k (middle half $97k–$123k)563 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$124k in purchasing powerLouisiana index 88.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygienist listings in Louisiana51 active5,724 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 35% no call · 70% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

19 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

19 jobs · 15 employers
3
<$100k
8
$100k-120k
6
$120k-140k
2
$140k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

17 jobs · 15 employers
401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
71% this job
Sign-on bonus
41% this job
Loan repayment
18%
Relocation assistance
12% this job

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
+ 17 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.

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About Aspen Dental

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, IL
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus: $12,000
Relocation assistance: $5,000
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) savings plan with match
Paid time off
Free continuing education

Living in Gonzales

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$267k
Typical market rent
$1,567/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.8
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Baton Rouge, LA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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