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Registered Dental Hygienist - Smile Fitness Dental Center

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Listed compensation

$50-$55/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
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Job Description

  • Registered Dental Hygienist – Smile Fitness Dental Center
  • Location: Smile Fitness Dental Center | Sky Desert Ranch, Phoenix, AZ
  • Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Thursday | 4 Days/Week
  • Compensation: $50–$55/hour, based on experience
  • Practice: General Dentistry
  • Patient Mix: PPO & Fee-for-Service

About the Opportunity

Smile Fitness Dental Center is looking for a full-time Registered Dental Hygienist to join our established Phoenix practice. This is a four-day-per-week position, Monday through Thursday, in a PPO and fee-for-service environment.

We’re looking for a hygienist who values patient education, preventative care, and building long-term relationships with patients while working collaboratively with the doctor and clinical team.

  • What You’ll Do
  • Provide comprehensive preventative and periodontal hygiene care
  • Perform prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, and scaling and root planing
  • Complete periodontal charting and assess patients' periodontal health
  • Take diagnostic radiographs as needed
  • Educate patients on oral health, home care, and recommended treatment
  • Identify areas of concern and communicate findings with the doctor
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
  • Support an efficient, patient-focused clinical environment
  • Collaborate closely with doctors, dental assistants, and the front office team
  • What We’re Looking For
  • Active Arizona Dental Hygienist license in good standing
  • Strong periodontal assessment and clinical hygiene skills
  • Comfortable educating patients and discussing recommended care
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Dependable and comfortable working as part of a collaborative team
  • Commitment to providing a positive patient experience

Schedule

This is a full-time, four-day-per-week position. The practice is open Monday through Thursday, providing a consistent schedule with three-day weekends.

Compensation & Benefits

  • $50–$55/hour, based on experience
  • Full-time benefits package
  • Paid holidays and PTO
  • Continuing education and professional development opportunities
  • Established PPO and fee-for-service patient base
  • Active Dental Hygiene License in New York
  • Local Anesthesia Certification (if applicable by state)
  • Current CPR/BLS Certification
  • Strong communication and patient education skills
  • Commitment to quality patient care
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
  • Preferred
  • Laser Certification
  • Experience with assisted hygiene models
  • Experience in PPO, Fee-for-Service, and/or Medicaid environments
  • Experience with periodontal therapy
  • Experience with patient education and treatment acceptance
  • Bilingual skills
  • Employees who have full-time schedules may be eligible for:
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with 4% Employer Match
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Continuing Education Support

Insurance benefits begin the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment. Paid holidays become available after 90 days of employment. Benefits eligibility and waiting periods may apply.

  • Professional Development
  • We believe in supporting the continued growth of our hygiene team.

Eligible hygienists may have access to

  • Continuing Education (CE) Support
  • Professional Membership Reimbursement
  • Clinical Development Opportunities
  • Mentorship and Career Growth Opportunities
  • Training on New Technology and Treatment Modalities
  • Professional development benefits may vary based on position, location, and eligibility requirements.

Why Join United Dental Corporation?

  • Established Patient Base
  • Assisted Clinical Support
  • Doctor Support for Exams
  • Clinical Autonomy
  • Modern Technology
  • Continuing Education Support
  • Long-Term Career Growth
  • Multi-State Practice Network
  • Apply Today

If you're passionate about patient care and looking for an opportunity to grow with an established organization, we'd love to hear from you.

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Key Responsibilities

The Registered Dental Hygienist will provide comprehensive preventative and periodontal care, including prophylaxis, scaling, and root planing. They are also responsible for educating patients on oral health and maintaining accurate clinical documentation while collaborating with the dental team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active Arizona Dental Hygienist license and possess strong clinical hygiene and periodontal assessment skills. Excellent communication abilities and a commitment to providing a positive patient experience are essential for this role.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Radiograph acquisitionTeam collaborationTreatment planning

Dentistry Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$109k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $108k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

3.9/ 10
Listing-based score
  • No weekends

Living in Phoenix

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$406k
Typical market rent
$1,574/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.3
State income tax
Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About United Dental

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Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with 4% Employer Match
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Continuing Education Support
Professional Membership Reimbursement