Pays $42-$48/hrDental Hygienist market median is ~$98k (9 jobs) · Above average in Dental Hygiene for work-life (6.5/10, vs 1,584 in this specialty)

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Aspen Dental
North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Dental Hygienist (RDH)

Dental Above average in Dental HygieneNo weekendsFull-Time
Posted 2h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Full-time, part-time, or PRN dental hygienist. $42-48/hr plus uncapped incentive. 5-7 patients/day. North Myrtle Beach, SC.

Join Aspen Dental as a Dental Hygienist (RDH) – $42-48/hr, No Weekends in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $42 - $48/hr.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and 6 paid holidays
  • Free continuing education (CE) through TAG University
  • Disability coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Pet insurance
  • Uncapped incentive plan

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No weekends required.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers weekends off. Work with Aspen Dental in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States.

Key Responsibilities

You will partner with the doctor to develop and deliver personalized patient care plans while utilizing digital technology for clinical assessments. Additionally, you will manage your schedule and collaborate with the dental team to ensure an exceptional patient experience.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an associate degree or higher in dental hygiene from an accredited institution. An active dental hygiene license in the state of practice is also required.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Key Skills

Dental hygienePatient educationOral health assessmentClinical documentationPerio charting3D scanningVidea AIPatient communicationTreatment planningClinical decision-making

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Hygienist (RDH) at Aspen Dental a 6.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Dental Hygiene — ranked against 1,584 active Dental Hygiene listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$94k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $100k in an average-cost state. 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Aspen Dental holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 294 active listings.

Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 15% have no call, 55% require no weekends.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.5/10 on work-life balance for Dental Hygienist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 9 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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About Aspen Dental

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, IL
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and 6 paid holidays
Free continuing education (CE) through TAG University
Disability coverage
Employee Assistance Program
Pet insurance
Uncapped incentive plan