Dental Hygienist
Listed compensation
$52-$65/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
We’RE BUSY — and We Need You!
- INCREASED PATIENT VOLUME | $52–$65/HR
- Bright NOW Dental is growing, our patient volume is increasing, and we need a Dental Hygienist ready to jump in!
- We’re looking for a hygienist to join our team 3 days per week, 8 hours per day.
- $52–$65/hour
- 3 days per week
- 8-hour shifts
- Increased patient volume = more opportunity
- Bright NOW Dental - Supported by Smile Brands
Ready for a Full Day of Patients?
If you like staying busy, building patient relationships, educating patients, and practicing at the top of your scope — we have the patients waiting.
This is an opportunity to join a growing practice where your skills are needed and your time in the operatory matters.
More patients. More opportunity. More impact.
Let's Get You on the Schedule.
3 days. 8 hours. $52–$65/hr.
Ready to make your next move? Apply today!
Experienced hygienists and new graduates are encouraged to apply.
Schedule (days/hours)
Monday and Wednesday 8-5; Friday 7-4
Responsibilities
What You’ll Do
- Deliver high-quality standard of care through preventive treatments, diagnostics, and evidence-based protocols.
- Educate and motivate patients toward better oral and overall health.
- Collaborate with dentists and hygiene teammates to co-diagnose and personalize treatment.
- Create a welcoming, judgement-free environment for every patient.
- Stay current with new technologies and instruments that advance care.
Qualifications
Who We’re Looking For
- A licensed dental hygienist who is passionate about patient care, education, and practicing at the top of their scope to improve oral health outcomes.
- Either an active state hygiene license or eligibility to become licensed (new grads are welcome!)
- A current CPR certification
Compensation
$52.00-$65 per hour
About Us
Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off (“PTO”), health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan. As a dental hygienist, you'll also enjoy complimentary CEs and access to other internal training opportunities to support your growth.
Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 28 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!® Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site.
Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.
If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@smilebrands.com.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Dental Hygiene Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$122k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $114k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Smile Brands ranks #4 of 10 employers hiring Dental Hygienist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $108k–$135k | Dental Hygienist median $146k (middle half $128k–$153k)78 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$114k in purchasing power | Washington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Hygienist listings in Washington | 161 active | 5,720 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 42% no call · 56% no weekends48 benchmarked listings |
| Smile Brands | #4 of 10 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$122k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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