Registered Dental Hygienist

Dental HygienistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$55-$60/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday

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Job Description

  • Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)
  • Hawaii Island Dental – Lihue, Kauai
  • Full-Time | $55–$60 per hour | Relocation Assistance Available

Ready to take your dental hygiene career somewhere extraordinary? Hawaii Island Dental is seeking a compassionate, motivated Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) to join our patient-centered team in beautiful Lihue, Kauai. This is an incredible opportunity to practice in a modern, supportive office while enjoying the unmatched lifestyle that the Hawaiian Islands have to offer.

Our practice is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a welcoming, collaborative environment where every team member is valued.

Schedule: Monday – Thursday

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Enjoy a three-day weekend every week!

Compensation & Perks

$55–$60 per hour, based on experience

Relocation Assistance Available

  • Modern office with a single-column hygiene schedule, allowing you to focus on providing quality patient care
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Opportunity for long-term professional growth

What You'll Do

  • Deliver exceptional preventive and periodontal dental hygiene care
  • Perform comprehensive patient assessments and periodontal charting
  • Take digital radiographs
  • Educate patients on oral health and preventive care
  • Collaborate with the doctor to develop individualized treatment plans
  • Accurately document patient treatment and clinical findings
  • Build lasting relationships through compassionate, personalized care

Qualifications

  • Active Hawaii Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) License
  • Hawaii Local Anesthesia Certification (required)
  • Current CPR/BLS certification
  • Excellent communication and patient education skills
  • Positive attitude and team-first mindset
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality care
  • Laser certification is a plus, but not required

Why Hawaii Island Dental?

At Hawaii Island Dental, we believe outstanding patient care starts with an outstanding team. We foster a positive workplace culture where collaboration, respect, and clinical excellence come first. With a single-column schedule and relocation assistance available, you'll have the opportunity to thrive professionally while enjoying everything Kauai has to offer.

If you're a dedicated dental hygienist looking for your next adventure, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of the Hawaii Island Dental family!

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive preventive and periodontal dental hygiene care while educating patients on oral health. Collaborate with the doctor to develop individualized treatment plans and maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Periodontal carePatient assessmentDigital radiographyOral health educationTreatment planning

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Hawaii is 110.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$120k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $109k in an average-cost state. 64.8% of Hawaii clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Aligned Dental Partners holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 18 active listings.

What does the Dental Hygienist market look like in Hawaii?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$114k–$125kDental Hygienist median $109k (middle half $99k–$125k)635 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$109k in purchasing powerHawaii index 110.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygienist listings in Hawaii20 active5,716 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 38% no call · 53% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
New Dental Hygiene listings699 in the last 30 days500 the 30 days before (+40%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Aligned Dental Partnerssilver tier, 77/100Top Employers work-life index18 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

24 jobs · 17 employers
8
<$130k
10
$130k-150k
2
$156k
4
$183k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

24 jobs · 17 employers
401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
71%
Sign-on bonus
54%
Loan repayment
4%
PSLF eligible
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Licensed Dental Hygienist - Stillwater

Park Dental · West Lakeland, Minnesota

$60-$88/hr
#2

Licensed Dental Hygienist - Edinbrook

Park Dental · Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

$60-$88/hr
#3

Licensed Dental Hygienist - Riverdale

$60-$88/hr
#4

Licensed Dental Hygienist - Champlin

$60-$88/hr
+ 22 more · ranked by pay

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.

  • No weekends
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About Aligned Dental Partners

Business Consulting and Services
Sarasota, Florida
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Relocation Assistance
Single-column hygiene schedule
Supportive team environment
Professional growth opportunities

Living in Lihue

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$919k
Median resident rent
$1,956/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
State income tax
Up to 11%
Sources & methodology

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

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