Dental Hygienist
Listed compensation
$65+/hr
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Job Description
Dental Hygienist — Full Time
Gentle Dental Hillsboro & Gentle Dental Cornell | Hillsboro & Beaverton, OR
$65+/HOUR DOE | UNCAPPED BONUS PLAN
Why Gentle Dental
At Gentle Dental, we believe great patient care starts with a team that feels genuinely valued, supported, and set up to do their best work. Our vision is to provide exceptional, lifelong, integrated oral healthcare — making it accessible to every patient we serve, because we know oral health is foundational to overall wellbeing.
We've reimagined what group dentistry looks like — giving clinicians the right balance of autonomy and support at every stage of their career, in a culture built on clinical excellence, innovation, and real investment in our people.
If you're looking for a place where your skills are respected, your earnings are uncapped, and your work makes a difference in your community, we'd love to meet you.
The Role
We're hiring a Full Time Dental Hygienist to support our Gentle Dental Hillsboro and Gentle Dental Cornell locations on Portland's west side.
This is a great opportunity for a hygienist who enjoys variety while still having the consistency and support of established teams. You'll provide high-quality preventive care, build lasting relationships with patients, and work alongside collaborative doctors and experienced dental teams across both locations.
You'll have the tools, clinical support, and team culture to consistently achieve outstanding patient outcomes — and to be well-compensated for doing so.
Office Locations
- Gentle Dental Hillsboro
- 1001 SE Tualatin Valley Hwy, Suite A-16
- Hillsboro, OR 97123
- Gentle Dental Cornell
- 16155 NW Cornell Rd, Suite 450
- Beaverton, OR 97006
What We Offer — Full Time Employees
- $65+/hour DOE plus an uncapped bonus plan
- Medical, Pharmacy, Dental & Vision — for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Basic Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off + 6 Paid Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Continuing Education (CE) Credits
- Malpractice Coverage
- Referral Bonus Program ($600–$2,500 depending on role)
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Dental Hygiene program
- Current Oregon Dental Hygiene License (or ability to obtain prior to start)
- CPR certification required
- Local anesthesia certification preferred
Ready to Join Us?
We're hiring immediately and would love to connect. If you're looking for a hygiene opportunity with strong teams, great earning potential, and the opportunity to support two established west-side practices, apply today to learn more about joining Gentle Dental.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality preventive dental care and build lasting relationships with patients. Work collaboratively with doctors and dental teams across two established practice locations.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Dental Hygiene Career Context
Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 35% have no call, 75% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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