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Centurion Health
Arcadia, Florida

Dental Hygienist (81680)

Dental 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

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

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: FL, Arcadia - Desoto Annex - ARCADIA, FL 34266Position Type: Full-TimeEducation Level: High School Diploma/GEDTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: Dental Hygienist & Dental AssistantWe are currently seeking a full-time Dental Hygienist to join our team at Desoto Annex located in Arcadia, Florida. The Dental Hygienist performs oral hygiene treatment for offenders to include prophylaxis, curettage, and other hygienist procedures in a correctional setting. Essential Duties: Operating radiographic equipment to obtain dental radiographs of patients Maintaining patient dental records Completing required reports/paperwork Providing personal oral hygiene education and instruction individually or in a group setting Qualifications

Qualifications High school diploma or GED equivalent required Successful completion of a dental hygiene program required Florida Dental Hygienist license Must show/obtain current Purified Protein Derivative (PPD) documentation for tuberculosis screening Must be appropriately and actively certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check Available Shift: Days, 8hr day shift Monday - Friday We offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including: Health, dental, vision, dis

  • ability and life insurance Generous paid time off Paid holidays Flexible Spending Account Continuing Education benefits Much more... Centurion Health contracts with state and local governments nationwide to provide comprehensive healthcare services to correctional facilities, state hospitals, and other community settings. Our dedication to making a difference and our passionate team of the best and the brightest healthcare employees has made us one of the leaders of the correctional health industry. Whether you are driven by purpose and impact or on a journey of professional growth, our opportunities can offer both.

Key Responsibilities

The Dental Hygienist performs oral hygiene treatments including prophylaxis and curettage for offenders in a correctional setting. They are also responsible for operating radiographic equipment, maintaining patient records, and providing oral hygiene education.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and have successfully completed a dental hygiene program. A Florida Dental Hygienist license and active CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Radiographic equipment operationDental radiographyPatient record maintenance

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Hygienist (81680) at Centurion Health a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Dental Hygiene — ranked against 1,820 active Dental Hygiene listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Dental Hygiene Career Context

Of the 50 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% have no call, 86% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs

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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

8.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 5% in Dental Hygiene

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Arcadia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$275k
Median resident rent
$956/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Centurion Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Sterling, Virginia
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Flexible Spending Account