Dental Hygienist

Dental HygienistTemporary

Listed compensation

$53-$56/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday4-day week

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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.

Completion of this form is voluntary and will only be used to report on candidate demographics. Nothing contained in this form will be accessible or used in hiring or other employment decisions. Information provided will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file for reporting purposes only.

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

Trios intraoral scannerCavitronDenticonPearl AI

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.

What does the Dental Hygienist market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$110k–$116kDental Hygienist median $104k (middle half $99k–$110k)34 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$117k in purchasing powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygienist listings in Texas468 active5,775 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 30% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas healthcare professional listings: 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 2% offer loan repayment468 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs · 17 employers
3
<$110k
7
$110k-125k
8
$125k-140k
2
$146k
2
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs · 17 employers
401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
68%
Sign-on bonus
41%
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$70-$75/hr
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$65-$75/hr
#3

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$60-$70/hr
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$60-$70/hr
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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.

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201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay
Established patient base
Modern technology
Consistent Monday–Thursday schedule

Living in Coppell

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$455k
Typical market rent
$2,120/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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