Dental Hygienist
Listed compensation
$53-$56/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday4-day week
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Location: Wayne & Julie Scott DDS
- Registered Dental Hygienist – Maternity Leave Coverage (January–April 2027)
- Wayne & Julie Scott DDS | Coppell, TX
- Pay: $53.00–$56.00 per hour
- Schedule: Monday–Thursday | Temporary Position
Wayne & Julie Scott DDS is looking for an experienced, patient-focused Registered Dental Hygienist to join our team for a temporary maternity leave coverage position from January 2027 through April 2027.
We are a well-established dental practice committed to providing exceptional patient care in a friendly, welcoming environment. Drs. Wayne and Julie Scott take pride in building lasting relationships with their patients and creating a comfortable experience for everyone who walks through our doors.
If you enjoy building patient relationships, providing comprehensive hygiene care, and working alongside a supportive dental team, we would love to hear from you!
Competitive Pay: $53–$56 per hour, based on experience.
Established Patient Base: Step into a well-established practice with loyal patients.
Appointment Times:1-hour hygiene recall appointments. New patients: 90 minutes or an initial appointment with the doctor. SRP appointments scheduled based on provider determination.
Modern Technology: Work with updated equipment and technology, including: Trios intraoral scannerCavitronIn-room X-ray equipmentDenticon practice management softwarePearl AI
- Enjoy a consistent Monday–Thursday schedule with Fridays off!
- Monday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 7:30 AM–4:30 PM
- Wednesday: 7:00 AM–4:00 PM
- Thursday: 7:00 AM–3:00 PM
- Position Duration: January 2027 – April 2027 (maternity leave coverage).
The ideal candidate will have:
- An active Texas Registered Dental Hygienist license.
- Previous dental hygiene experience (required).
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- A friendly, positive, and patient-centered approach.
- The ability to work independently while collaborating with the dental team.
Experience providing all aspects of comprehensive dental hygiene care, including: Periodontal charting, Dental X-rays, Adult and child prophylaxis, Scaling and root planing (SRP), Patient education and oral hygiene instruction, Fluoride treatments, Periodontal assessment and maintenance
If you're an experienced Dental Hygienist looking for a great temporary opportunity with competitive pay, a consistent four-day workweek, modern technology, and a supportive team, we would love to meet you!
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability status or other legally protected status.
We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
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Key Responsibilities
The dental hygienist will provide comprehensive hygiene care, including periodontal assessments, scaling and root planing, and patient education. They will also perform clinical tasks such as taking dental X-rays and utilizing modern dental technology to ensure high-quality patient care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active Texas Registered Dental Hygienist license and possess previous dental hygiene experience. Strong communication skills and a patient-centered approach are essential for this role.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Dental Hygiene Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$113k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $117k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $110k–$116k | Dental Hygienist median $104k (middle half $99k–$110k)34 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$117k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Hygienist listings in Texas | 468 active | 5,775 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 30% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas healthcare professional listings: 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 2% offer loan repayment468 active listings, Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$113k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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