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San Diego, California

Dental Hygienist - Bella Vita Dental

Dental HygienistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60-$68/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday

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Job Description

At Bella Vita Dental, we take pride in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a warm, welcoming environment. We believe in building strong relationships with our patients and each other and creating a workplace where team members enjoy showing up every day.

We’re growing and looking for outstanding professionals to join our team.

Dental Hygienist – Focused on Healthy Smiles

Pay: $60 - 68 / hr

Schedule: Mon - Thurs

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

  • We take time to get to know our patients and provide care that’s personalized and thoughtful.
  • You’ll join a supportive team that values collaboration, communication, and growth.
  • We’re committed to clinical excellence and making a positive impact every day.

What You’ll Do

  • Deliver preventative care and educate patients on oral hygiene
  • Perform cleanings, periodontal therapy, and take radiographs
  • Collaborate with our clinical team to support overall patient care

What You Need

  • Dental Hygiene license and CPR certification
  • A genuine interest in patient health and wellness
  • Previous experience preferred

Benefits We Offer

  • Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

Health and Vision Insurance

  • Employer-Paid Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Care.com Membership & Employee Assistance Program
  • Supplemental Coverage (Disability, Critical Illness, Accident)
  • Paid Scrub Allowance
  • Career Growth and Development Opportunities

At Bella Vita Dental, you’re not just taking the next step in your career, you’re joining a team that values quality care, respect, and long-term success.

In hometown communities, SGA Dental Partners is a beacon of positive energy, delivering the highest level of clinical excellence and patient-centered care. Apply today to join us in making a difference!

In order to maintain a high level of clinical excellence, SGA Dental Partners and dental practices affiliated with SGA maintain a drug free and alcohol free workplace. All new hires are required to pass a full panel drug screening as a condition of employment.

SGA Dental Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at every level of our team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Key Responsibilities

The Dental Hygienist will deliver preventative care, perform cleanings, and provide periodontal therapy to patients. They will also collaborate with the clinical team to support overall patient health and educate patients on oral hygiene.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a valid Dental Hygiene license and CPR certification. A genuine interest in patient health and wellness is required, with previous experience preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Oral Hygiene Education

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 ~$133k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $120k 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, 50% require no weekends.

What does the Dental Hygienist market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$125k–$141kDental Hygienist median $130k (middle half $118k–$135k)44 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$120k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygienist listings in California589 active5,778 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 53% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia healthcare professional listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 4% offer loan repayment589 active listings, Nov 2026
New Dental Hygiene listings721 in the last 30 days466 the 30 days before (+55%)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

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

24 jobs · 16 employers
8
<$130k
8
$130k-150k
2
$156k
6
$183k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

23 jobs · 16 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
70%
Sign-on bonus
57%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$60-$88/hr
#2

Licensed Dental Hygienist Float - East Metro

Park Dental · Minnetonka, Minnesota

$60-$88/hr
#3

Licensed Dental Hygienist - Stillwater

$60-$88/hr
#4

Licensed Dental Hygienist - Edinbrook

$60-$88/hr
+ 22 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.

  • No weekends
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About SGA Dental Partners

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Benefits & Perks

Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) Retirement Plan
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employer-Paid Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Care.com Membership

Living in San Diego

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.00M
Typical market rent
$3,004/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.9
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 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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