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Mortenson Dental Partners
Independence, Kentucky

Dental Hygienist

DentalFull-Time

Listed compensation

$85k-$115k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 52m ago · Verified live

Job Description

  • Dental Hygienist
  • Sign On Bonus: $10,000
  • Job ID: 945
  • Average Salary: $85,000-$115,000 per year (based on experience, days worked, and additional compensation)
  • Location: 2052 Harris Pike #54, Independence, KY 41051
  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Advance Your Career While Making a Difference in Patient Care

Are you a skilled and dedicated Dental Hygienist seeking a meaningful opportunity in a patient-centered environment? Do you take pride in delivering high-quality care while collaborating with a team that values excellence and innovation? If so, we invite you to join our dental practice that invests in you as a dental provider.

Why Join Us?

Competitive Benefits Package: We provide a comprehensive compensation plan, including health insurance, retirement options, paid time off, and more.

Continuous Professional Growth: Access continuing education opportunities and pathways for career advancement.

Supportive Practice Culture: Collaborate with a close-knit team dedicated to mutual respect, innovation, and patient well-being.

Advanced Technology: Practice with state-of-the-art equipment designed to elevate patient care and streamline your workflow.

Requirements: Hold an active Dental Hygiene License in the state that you're applying to OR be a Dental Hygiene student in an accredited Dental Hygiene program.

Ready to Elevate Your Career?

Join our team where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your work makes a lasting impact. Apply today to become an integral part of our dedicated dental team, or email Kayla Rains, RDH, at kayla.rains@mdpweb.net to discuss our opportunities further.

  • Together, we’ll help our patients achieve brighter smiles and healthier lives.
  • Any offer of employment is contingent upon the Company’s determination that the candidate has successfully passed a background check, including a drug screen.
  • We are an equal-opportunity employer and consider all qualified candidates equally.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality dental hygiene care in a patient-centered environment. Collaborate with a dental team to ensure patient well-being and utilize advanced technology to streamline clinical workflows.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active Dental Hygiene License in the state of Kentucky or be currently enrolled in an accredited Dental Hygiene program. Successful completion of a background check and drug screen is required for employment.

Key Skills

Clinical excellenceDental technologyCollaboration

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$100k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $111k in an average-cost state. 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 28% have no call, 83% require no weekends.

Top Dental Hygiene Jobs

32 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution32 jobs · 22 employers

11
<$100k
8
$100k-115k
5
$115k-130k
6
$130k-145k
2
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs · 22 employers

401k / retirement match
96%
CME allowance
59% this job
Sign-on bonus
37% this job
Loan repayment
11%
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Dental Hygienist

Independence Dental Services LP · Chicago, Illinois

$75/hr
#2

Dental Hygienist

Platinum Dental Services · Colorado Springs, Colorado

$65-$75/hr
#3

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

$65-$67/hr
#4

Dental Hygienist (RDH)$10,000 Sign On Bonus!

$60-$65/hr
+ 30 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Dental Hygienist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,151 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Independence

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$307k≈ 3.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,040/mo≈ 29% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.4
State income tax
Up to 4.5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Mortenson Dental Partners

Medical Practices
Middletown, Kentucky
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Retirement Options
Paid Time Off
Continuing Education Opportunities
Career Advancement Pathways
Advanced Technology
$10,000 Sign-On Bonus