Dental Hygienist
Listed compensation
$55-$65/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
- Gentle Dental – Santa Rosa | Santa Rosa, CA
- Hourly Pay: $55–$65/hr + Uncapped Bonus Plan
- Full-Time or Part-Time Schedule
At Gentle Dental, we value our teammates’ smiles as much as our patients’ smiles.
Our vision is to provide exceptional, lifelong, integrated oral healthcare services that improve overall health and wellbeing. We are committed to making quality dental care accessible while creating a supportive environment where our clinicians can thrive professionally and personally.
Our culture is centered around innovation, clinical excellence, and a wellness-based approach to dentistry that delivers predictable, high-quality outcomes for patients. We believe in personal accountability, strong relationships, and empowering our teams with the tools and support they need to succeed.
At Gentle Dental, group dentistry is reimagined — giving Doctors and Clinicians the ideal balance of autonomy, collaboration, and support at every stage of their career.
We are currently hiring a Part-Time Dental Hygienist to join our team in Milpitas, CA. If you are passionate about patient care and want to make a meaningful impact in your community, we’d love to meet you.
Schedule
- Full-Time or Part-Time
- Flexible scheduling available
LOCATION: Gentle Dental Santa Rosa
1421 Guerneville Rd # 102,
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Compensation
- Competitive hourly rate: $55–$65 per hour
- Uncapped bonus plan
- Opportunity for additional earnings based on performance
Full-Time Benefits
We value our team members and offer benefits designed to support your wellbeing
and professional growth, including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
- PTO and Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Continuing Education (CE) credits
- Malpractice coverage
- Referral Bonus Program ($600–$2,500 depending on role)
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Dental Hygiene program
- Current applicable State Dental Hygiene License (or ability to obtain prior to employment)
- Current CPR certification
- Additional certifications/licenses as required by local or state regulations, including local anesthesia certification if applicable
Why Join Gentle Dental?
- Supportive, team-oriented culture
- Modern clinical environment
- Focus on patient-centered care
- Flexibility and work-life balance
- Opportunities for continued professional development
- Immediate openings available
Join a team that’s redefining dental care and making a lasting difference in the communities we serve.
Key Responsibilities
Provide exceptional, lifelong, integrated oral healthcare services to patients. Maintain clinical excellence while delivering high-quality outcomes in a supportive, team-oriented environment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
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 ~$125k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $113k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 53% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $114k–$135k | Dental Hygienist median $131k (middle half $120k–$137k)43 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$113k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Hygienist listings in California | 582 active | 5,791 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 53% no call · 48% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
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