Dental Hygienist
Listed compensation
$45-$55/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
General Overview
- Join our Team – Cosmetic Smiles
- Dental Hygienist
- Full-time Hours
- No Weekends!
Elevate Your Career with Cosmetic Smiles!
Our team is the heart of everything we do. Here, you’re not just joining a practice—you’re becoming part of a supportive, collaborative dental family that values your expertise and growth.
We’re growing and looking for a Dental Hygienist who is passionate about patient care and ready to thrive as a respected provider.
Compensation
- Starting Pay: starting at $45 - $55/hr and based on experience
- Hygiene Bonus Program: Additional earning potential monthly
Schedule: Monday: 7:30AM - 3:30PM
- Tuesday: 7:30AM - 4:30PM
- Wednesday: 7:30AM - 6:30PM
- Thursday: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Friday: Closed
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
- Enjoy a 3-day weekend every week!
What We Offer
- We take care of our team—professionally, personally, and financially:
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Medical, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
- 401(k) with employer match
- Work-Life Balance
- PTO + paid holidays
- Consistent full-time schedule
- No weekends!
- Growth & Development
- Continuing education opportunities
- Mentorship and peer collaboration
- Supportive leadership invested in your success
- Modern Workplace Perks
- State-of-the-art technology and tools
- Wellness programs supporting physical, mental, and financial health
- Unique perks for you, your family—and even your pets!
Responsibilities
- Your Impact as a Dental Hygienist
- Perform dental hygiene procedures, including prophylaxis, scaling, and root planning
- Conduct comprehensive periodontal assessments
- Take and review digital radiographs
- Educate patients on oral health, preventive care, and treatment plans
- Document patient care accurately and thoroughly
- Partner with dentists and team members to provide outstanding patient experiences
- Maintain compliance with infection control and safety standards
Required Qualifications
Active TX license in good standing- New grads welcome!
Warm and Friendly personalities welcomed!
Preferred Qualifications
- Laser certified but not required
- Nitrous Oxide certified but not required
Why You’ll Love It Here
- At Cosmetic Smiles, you’ll be empowered, supported, and appreciated every day.
- We believe when our team thrives, our patients do too.
- Ready to take the next step in your career with a practice that truly values you?
- Apply now and join a team where your skills, compassion, and growth matter!
- Apply today and learn how you would be a great fit for our amazing dental team!
Our commitment to inclusion is woven into the core of who we are. We believe that we are strongest when we embrace the voices of our team members, patients, partners, and the communities we serve.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, status as a covered veteran, or any other class protected by federal, state, and local laws.
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 ~$104k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $107k 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, 73% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $94k–$114k | Dental Hygienist median $104k (middle half $96k–$111k)32 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$107k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Hygienist listings in Texas | 469 active | 5,723 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 30% no call · 73% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$104k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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