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Mosaic Dental Collective
Sacramento, California

Temporary Dental Hygienist - Ronald C. Lee DDS

Dental HygienistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$57-$62/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

Temporary Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

Ronald C. Lee, DDS - Sacramento, CA

Proudly Supported by Mosaic Dental Collective

Ronald C. Lee DDS, part of the Mosaic Dental Collective, is looking for a warm, detail-oriented, and patient-first Temporary Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) to join our team in Sacramento, CA. This role is perfect for someone who loves building patient relationships, enjoys providing top-tier preventive care, and wants to be part of a fun, supportive environment.

As an RDH in our practice, you’ll have clinical autonomy, access to continuing education, and the backing of a collective that believes in empowering care teams to grow and shine. Your work will truly matter—and your patients will feel it.

  • What You’ll Do
  • Provide high-quality hygiene care including cleanings, scaling, and root planing
  • Educate patients on oral health and prevention in a way that feels personal and helpful
  • Take and interpret x-rays and assist in diagnosis and treatment planning
  • Collaborate with doctors and dental assistants for seamless patient care
  • Maintain accurate records and ensure a safe, comfortable care environment
  • Schedule: Part-time; Monday and Tuesday

3-Month Temporary Assignment

Pay: $57-$62/hr, depending on experience

What You Bring

  • Active RDH license in California
  • Strong clinical skills and gentle, thorough technique
  • A genuine love for connecting with patients and helping them feel at ease
  • A collaborative mindset and attention to detail
  • Bonus: Experience with Dentrix, Open Dental, or similar software
  • What You’ll Love About Us
  • Competitive pay
  • A warm team culture where you’re respected and supported

Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the Registered Dental Hygienist position. It is not exhaustive and may be subject to change or modification to meet the needs of the dental practice.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality preventive dental care including cleanings, scaling, and root planing while educating patients on oral health. Collaborate with the dental team to ensure accurate records, safe environments, and seamless treatment planning.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license in California. Strong clinical skills, a collaborative mindset, and attention to detail are required for this temporary assignment.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Dental hygieneOral health educationX-ray interpretation

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$124k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $112k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 46 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

What does the Dental Hygienist market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$119k–$129kDental Hygienist median $131k (middle half $116k–$135k)46 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$112k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygienist listings in California583 active5,724 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 52% no call · 52% no weekends46 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia healthcare professional listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 4% offer loan repayment583 active listings, Nov 2026
New Dental Hygiene listings734 in the last 30 days471 the 30 days before (+56%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

46 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

35 jobs · 27 employers
16
<$115k
7
$115k-140k
6
$140k-165k
6
$183k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

41 jobs · 27 employers
401k / retirement match
90%
CME allowance
54% this job
Sign-on bonus
39%
PSLF eligible
2%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Licensed Dental Hygienist - Roseville

Park Dental · Roseville, Minnesota

$60-$88/hr
#2

Dental Hygienist

Independence Dental Services · Chicago, Illinois

$70-$75/hr
#3

Part-Time Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

$68-$72/hr
#4

Dental Hygienist

$65 an hour
+ 44 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 3.9
Better work-life than 50% 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 Mosaic Dental Collective

Hospitals and Health Care
Vancouver, Washington
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Pay
Continuing Education
Supportive Team Culture

Living in Sacramento

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$452k
Typical market rent
$2,045/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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.