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Aspen Dental
Newark, Ohio

Dental Hygienist (RDH)

Dental Top 10% in Dental HygieneFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50-55/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • ability, resources, and innovation of a national network, so you can focus on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

Compensation & Benefits · Competitive pay

  • ability coverage, Employee Assistance Program, and pet insurance What to Expect · Full-time, part-time, or PRN opportunities designed to fit your life · Manageable schedules (5–7 patients per day) that allow time for thorough assessments, patient education, and meaningful care · Structured two-week onboarding and training to support a confident transition into patient care · Digital tools and workflows that streamline charting and support clinical decision-making · Partnership with the Hygiene Support Team for mentorship and clinical support · Hands-on experience with advanced technology, including voice-activated perio charting, TRIOS® 3D scanning, and Videa AI · Ongoing learning and career growth through TAG University, offering in-person and virtual programs and continuing education (CE) to advance your career beyond the chair What You’ll Do · Partner with the doctor to develop and deliver personalized patient care plans · Utilize digital technology to support clinical assessments, case acceptance, and patient communication · Collaborate with the dental team to deliver exceptional patient experiences · Manage your schedule and supplies with the autonomy needed to provide comprehensive care Qualifications · Associate degree or higher in dental hygiene from an accredited institution · Active dental hygiene license in the state of practice · Strong communication skills and a passion for patient education *Benefits and incentives may vary by independently owned and operated Aspen Dental location; terms and conditions apply. Aspen Dental-branded practices are independently owned and operated by licensed dentists. Practices receive non-clinical business support from Aspen Dental Management, Inc., a dental support organization. ADMI Corp., doing business as TAG, The Aspen Group, its affiliates, related companies, and independently owned supported clinical practices are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of dis
  • ability.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with doctors to develop personalized patient care plans and perform thorough oral health assessments. Utilize advanced digital tools to streamline charting and provide high-quality, patient-centered care.

Requirements

Must hold an associate degree or higher in dental hygiene from an accredited institution. An active dental hygiene license in the state of practice is required.

Key Skills

Oral health assessmentCare planning

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Hygienist (RDH) at Aspen Dental a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Dental Hygiene — ranked against 1,748 active Dental Hygiene listings on WeekdayDoc.

Dental Hygiene Career Context

Aspen Dental holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 289 active listings.

Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$109k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $118k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution19 jobs · 16 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks16 jobs

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
38% this job
Loan repayment
6%
PSLF eligible
6%

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Work-life snapshot

7.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 10% in Dental Hygiene

Living in Newark

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$257k
Typical market rent
$1,387/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Columbus, OH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Aspen Dental

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, IL
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
6 paid holidays
Free continuing education
Disability coverage