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Part Time | Registered Dental Hygienist | Open Wide Dental | Phoenix, AZ

Dental HygienistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$50-55/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday

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Job Description

  • Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) – Open Wide Dental
  • Location: Open Wide Dental | Phoenix, AZ
  • Compensation: $50-55/hour
  • Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Patient Mix: PPO & Fee-for-Service
  • Practice Model: Traditional Hygiene | Single Column, 60-Minute Recall/Prophy Appointments
  • Benefits Eligibility: Employees regularly scheduled to work 30+ hours per week may be eligible for benefits.

About the Opportunity

Open Wide Dental is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) to join our Phoenix team!

We're looking for a hygienist who is passionate about preventive care, patient education, and building lasting relationships with patients.

Open Wide Dental is an LGBTQ+ affirming practice committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful environment for both patients and team members. We value individuality, collaboration, and compassionate care, ensuring everyone feels comfortable and supported.

Our practice emphasizes quality patient care, a positive team culture, and a predictable hygiene schedule. With a traditional single-column model and 60-minute recall appointments, you'll have dedicated time to provide thorough care and meaningful patient education.

As part of the United Dental Corporation network, Open Wide Dental offers a supportive clinical environment where hygienists can focus on delivering an exceptional patient experience.

What Your Day Looks Like

At Open Wide Dental, You Can Expect

  • 60-minute hygiene appointments in a traditional single-column schedule
  • A PPO and fee-for-service patient base
  • An LGBTQ+ affirming, inclusive workplace that values diversity and respect
  • Collaboration with the dentist on exams and treatment planning
  • Opportunities to educate patients on preventive and periodontal care
  • A team-oriented environment focused on quality clinical outcomes
  • Opportunities to build long-term patient relationships

What You'll Do

  • Perform dental prophylaxis and periodontal maintenance
  • Conduct periodontal charting and assessments
  • Take diagnostic radiographs
  • Provide patient education and oral hygiene instruction
  • Identify and communicate restorative and periodontal treatment needs
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
  • Collaborate with dentists, dental assistants, and front office staff
  • Support comprehensive patient care and promote long-term oral health
  • Required
  • Active Dental Hygiene License in Arizona
  • 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.

We are actively interviewing qualified hygienists and look forward to learning more about your experience and career goals.

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Key Responsibilities

Perform dental prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, and diagnostic procedures while providing thorough patient education. Collaborate with the dental team to identify treatment needs and maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Requirements

Requires an active Arizona Dental Hygiene License, Local Anesthesia Certification, and current CPR/BLS certification. Candidates must demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented clinical environment.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Local Anesthesia AdministrationCPR CertificationTeam CollaborationRestorative Treatment Identification

Dental Hygiene Career Context

United Dental holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 70/100, 9 active listings.

The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$115k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $114k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How does United Dental compare as an employer?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$115kDental Hygienist median $104k (middle half $100k–$114k)19 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$114k in purchasing powerArizona index 100.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygiene listings in Arizona56 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All dental hygienist listings in Arizona197 active5,976 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 40% no call · 63% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedArizona healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 5% offer loan repayment197 active listings, Nov 2026
New Dental Hygiene listings815 in the last 30 days439 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
United Dentalsilver tier, 70/100Top Employers work-life index9 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Arizona figures use all dental hygienists: too few Arizona Dental Hygiene postings state pay.

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Work-life snapshot

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

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About United Dental

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Miami, Florida
11-50 employees

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

Living in Phoenix

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$405k≈ 3.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,571/mo≈ 16% of gross pay
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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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