Dental Hygienist
Listed compensation
$45-$50/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Part-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
Hygienist
Reports to: Dentist / Operations Leader
FLSA Status: Non - Exempt (Hourly)
Department: Operations
Employment Status: At-Will
Incentive Eligibility: Eligible
Part-Time Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) — Bowling Green, KY
$1,000 Signing Bonus!
- Location: Bowling Green, KY
- Job Type: Part-Time
- Compensation: Competitive hourly pay, monthly bonus opportunity, and $2,500 signing bonus
Come Grow Your Career Where Patients Feel Like Family
Westen Dental is a patient-centered dental practice in Bowling Green, KY, and we're looking for a Registered Dental Hygienist who takes pride in clinical excellence and compassionate patient care.
If you're looking for a part-time opportunity with competitive pay, a supportive team, modern technology, and a schedule that respects your life outside of work, we'd love to meet you.
At Westen Dental, we believe in treating every patient — and every team member — with warmth, respect, and genuine care. When you join our team, you're not just filling a position. You're becoming part of a practice where people support one another and work together to provide an exceptional patient experience.
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly pay — with compensation based on experience.
- $1,000 signing bonus — an opportunity to start your next chapter with an added bonus.
- Monthly bonus opportunity — share in the success you help create.
- Part-time flexibility — a schedule designed to provide a healthy work-life balance.
- Modern practice — digital radiography, intraoral cameras, and updated operatories to help you provide excellent care.
- A supportive team — work alongside teammates and providers who value your skills and clinical judgment.
- Benefits package — continuing education support and retirement plan options for eligible team members.
- Room to grow — CE reimbursement, mentorship, and a practice that invests in your professional development.
What You'll Do
- Provide thorough prophylaxis, scaling, and root planing while keeping patients comfortable and informed.
- Perform periodontal charting and take radiographs while assisting with the early detection of oral health concerns.
- Educate patients on effective home care and preventive habits.
- Partner with our dentists to develop treatment plans focused on each patient's needs.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
- Follow OSHA, infection-control, and practice standards.
- Help create a welcoming, positive experience for every patient.
What We're Looking For
- Active Kentucky Dental Hygiene license (RDH) in good standing.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene from an accredited program.
- Current CPR/BLS certification.
- Local anesthesia certification is a plus.
- Warm, compassionate chairside manner.
- Strong communication and patient-education skills.
- Reliability, professionalism, and a team-first attitude.
- New graduates are encouraged to apply — we love helping hygienists grow in their careers.
Ready to Join Westen Dental?
If you're a hygienist looking for competitive pay, a $1,000 signing bonus, monthly bonus opportunities, and a supportive part-time schedule, we'd love to hear from you.
Send your resume today and let's talk about your future at Westen Dental in Bowling Green!
Westen Dental is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Key Responsibilities
The dental hygienist will perform clinical procedures such as scaling, root planing, and periodontal charting while educating patients on oral health. They will also collaborate with dentists to develop treatment plans and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active Kentucky Dental Hygiene license and possess an associate or bachelor degree in dental hygiene. A current CPR/BLS certification is required, and new graduates are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Dental Hygiene Career Context
Of the 50 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$99k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $110k in an average-cost state. 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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