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Excel Dental & Implant Center
New Braunfels, Texas

Registered Dental Hygienist

DentalFull-Time

Listed compensation

$45-$55/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 28m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Benefits

  • 401(k) matching
  • Company parties
  • Competitive salary
  • Employee discounts
  • Training & development

Job Summary

Excel Dental and Implant Center, a dynamic and thriving periodontal and implant practice, is seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Dental Hygienist for our New Braunfels office. You will screen patients, perform dental cleanings, and assist the dentists with exams and treatment plans.

The ideal candidate is state-licensed as a Registered Dental Hygienist, laser certified and has at least five years of experience. If you’re friendly, outgoing, and committed to creating a fantastic dental experience, we want to hear from you!

Excel Dental and Implant Center, owned and led by Dr. Andy Weber, is a premier periodontal and dental implant practice with locations in San Antonio and New Braunfels, Texas. Our focus is on comprehensive dentistry, periodontal health, and full mouth rehabilitations using advanced dental implant techniques.

We pride ourselves on providing exceptional patient care in a state-of-the-art facility. Our dedicated team is passionate about transforming smiles and making a significant impact on our patients' oral health and overall well-being.

Join us in our mission to offer outstanding dental services in a compassionate and professional environment.

Responsibilities

  • Welcome patients into the treatment area and make them feel comfortable
  • Discuss the dental care plan with patients and answer any questions they have
  • Prep sterilized equipment and make it available to the dentist for exams and procedures
  • Take vital signs and accurately record medical histories
  • Perform preliminary exams and collect health histories
  • Evaluate patients for signs of gum disease, cavities, and infection
  • Remove plaque and apply fluoride treatments
  • Teach good oral hygiene techniques
  • Create dental impressions
  • Take x-rays
  • Assist dentist during exams
  • Adhere to all health and safety regulations and office policies

Qualifications

Associate’s Degree from a school certified by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred

  • Current Dental Hygienist licensure
  • At least 2 years of experience in dental hygiene
  • Laser Certification
  • Strong understanding of HIPAA regulations and all dentistry safety guidelines
  • Able to stand for extended periods and bend repeatedly
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient screeningTreatment planningVital signs monitoringMedical history recordingGum disease evaluationOral hygiene instructionX-ray imagingHIPAA compliance

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$104k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $107k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 33% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$104k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution26 jobs · 20 employers

8
<$110k
10
$110k-125k
5
$125k-140k
1
$146k
2
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs · 20 employers

401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
65%
Sign-on bonus
39%
Loan repayment
13%
Relocation assistance
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$75/hr
#2

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$65-$75/hr
#3

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$65-$70/hr
#4

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$65-$67/hr
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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 New Braunfels

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$301k
Typical market rent
$1,571/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

401(k) matching
Company parties
Competitive salary
Employee discounts
Training & development