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American Dental Companies
Santa Rosa, California

Dental Hygienist - Santa Rosa Dentistry & Implant Center

Dental Top 25% in Dental HygieneNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$65-$70/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

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  • Job Title: Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)
  • Practice: Santa Rosa Dentistry & Implant Center
  • Location: Santa Rosa, CA
  • Schedule: Full-Time | Monday – Thursday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Enjoy a 3-Day Weekend!)
  • Compensation: $65.00 – $70.00 per hour (Dependent on Experience)

About Us

At Santa Rosa Dentistry & Implant Center, every smile tells a unique story. Led by Dr. Wayne Sutton, our premier practice brings over 25 years of experience delivering sophisticated cosmetic, advanced restorative, and life-changing implant solutions. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where timeless dentistry meets tranquility and state-of-the-art technology.

We are on a mission to brighten smiles and promote lifelong oral health in our community. We are looking for a friendly, skilled Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) to join our fun, patient-focused team. Whether you are an experienced hygienist or newer to the field, if you are passionate about great care and a great team culture, we want to meet you!

What We Offer

  • Highly Competitive Pay: $65.00 – $70.00/hour DOE.
  • True Work-Life Balance: A predictable 4-day workweek (Monday–Thursday) with Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off.
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and Paid Holidays.

State-of-the-Art Environment: Work in a modern, in-house surgical facility equipped with leading-edge digital technology and advanced sedation options.

Professional Growth: Excellent education and career advancement opportunities.

Supportive Team Culture: Collaborate daily with a friendly, experienced, and highly supportive dental team dedicated to a seamless patient experience.

Your Role & Responsibilities

Exceptional Clinical Care: Perform routine cleanings, Scaling and Root Planing (SRPs), and thorough oral cancer screenings with precision and a gentle touch.

Patient Education: Educate and empower patients on their oral health, preventive care, and the long-term benefits of our treatment options.

Collaborative Care: Partner closely with our doctors and dedicated support team to co-diagnose and maintain absolute continuity of care.

Patient Experience: Help make each visit a comfortable, anxiety-free, and positive experience for every patient who walks through our doors.

Safety Standards: Maintain the highest rigorous standards of cleanliness, sterilization, and infection control across your operatory.

Who You Are

  • An Active Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) License in the state of California.
  • A team-oriented, reliable, and genuinely kind professional.
  • An excellent communicator who naturally builds trust, rapport, and long-term relationships with patients.
  • Passionate about patient-centered care and general wellness.
  • Eager to work in a collaborative, fast-paced clinical setting.
  • Join Our Team!

At Santa Rosa Dentistry & Implant Center, dental care is more than a service-it's a comfortable, positive, and meaningful experience for our patients and our staff. Here, you're not just an employee; you're a valued member of a team committed to excellence.

Apply today to elevate your hygiene career with us!

Key Responsibilities

Perform routine cleanings, scaling and root planing, and oral cancer screenings while educating patients on preventive care. Collaborate with doctors to co-diagnose and maintain high standards of sterilization and infection control.

Requirements

Must hold an active Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license in the state of California. Candidates should be team-oriented professionals with excellent communication skills and a passion for patient-centered care.

Key Skills

Patient Relationship ManagementClinical Collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Hygienist - Santa Rosa Dentistry & Implant Center at American Dental Companies a 7.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dental Hygiene — ranked against 1,748 active Dental Hygiene listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Dental Hygiene Career Context

American Dental Companies holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 18 active listings.

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

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$140k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $127k 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

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
56%
CME allowance
39%
Loan repayment
6%
Relocation assistance
6%

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Work-life snapshot

7.1/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Dental Hygiene

  • No weekends

Living in Santa Rosa

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$705k
Typical market rent
$2,560/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
107.8
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 · Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Medical insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
4-day workweek (Monday-Thursday)
3-day weekend