Dental Hygienist Full Time or Part Time
Listed compensation
$50-$55/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Benefits/Perks
- Careers Advancement Opportunities
- Flexible Scheduling
- Competitive Compensation
- Job Benefits
- Benefit package is determined by hours worked per week
Job Summary
We are seeking a qualified and caring Registered Dental Hygienist to join our team! As a Registered Dental Hygienist, you will provide top-notch dental care that makes our clients feel like family. You will screen patients, perform dental cleanings, and assist the dentists with exams and procedures.
The ideal candidate is state-licensed as a Registered Dental Hygienist. No experience required. If you’re friendly, outgoing, and committed to creating a fantastic dental experience, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Welcome patients into the treatment area and make them feel comfortable
- Discuss the dental care plan with patients and answer any questions they have
- Prep sterilized equipment and make it available to the dentist for exams and procedures
- Take vital signs and accurately record medical histories
- Perform preliminary exams and collect oral health histories
- Evaluate patients for signs of gum disease, cavities, and infection
- Remove plaque and apply fluoride treatments
- Teach good oral hygiene techniques
- Create dental impressions
- Take x-rays
- Assist dentist during procedures and exams
- Adhere to all health and safety regulations and office policies
Qualifications
Associate’s Degree from a school certified by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred
- Current Dental Hygienist licensure
- No experience in dental hygiene required
- Strong understanding of HIPAA regulations and all dentistry safety guidelines
- Able to stand for extended periods and bend repeatedly
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Dental Hygiene Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$109k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $113k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 25% have no call, 73% require no weekends.
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Living in Marietta
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $383k
- Typical market rent
- $1,689/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 28 min
- State income tax
- Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.