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Silver Creek Dental Partners
Laguna Hills, California

Dental Hygienist - Full-time

DentalNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$62-$65/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 42m ago · Verified live

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled Registered Dental Hygienist to become part of our well-established practice in Laguna Hills, CA, full-time.

Hourly Rate: $62 - 65/hr - 40 hours / week - Monday - Friday

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance
  • Paid vacation & paid sick time
  • 401k & 4% company match
  • We also offer monthly hygiene and team bonuses based on production!

Our Hygienists play a key role in providing preventive and therapeutic dental care to our valued patients. You’ll work alongside skilled clinicians and staff to ensure an exceptional experience for every patient.

Our ideal candidate is someone who enjoys working in a team-oriented environment, has a passion for preventive care, and is committed to providing an outstanding patient experience. This position offers a competitive salary, a positive workplace culture, and the chance to collaborate with a dedicated and professional team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Administer fluoride treatments and polish restorations while educating patients on the benefits.
  • Assist in preventive care strategies to support long-term oral health.
  • Review dental histories and maintain accurate patient records.
  • Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and best practices.
  • Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations, including OSHA, HIPAA, and dental board guidelines.

To be qualified for this position, candidates must have the following:

  • A degree or certification in Dental Hygiene from an accredited program.
  • An active Registered Dental Hygienist license meeting state requirement.
  • A passion for ongoing learning and professional growth in the field of dentistry.

If you’re a skilled RDH looking for a welcoming, growth-focused practice, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today!

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree or certification in Dental Hygiene from an accredited program. An active Registered Dental Hygienist license that meets state requirements is mandatory.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Preventive dental careRestoration polishingPatient educationDental history reviewRecord keepingOral hygiene instructionOSHA complianceHIPAA compliance

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$132k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $119k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California 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, 80% require no weekends.

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Salary Distribution32 jobs · 23 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs · 23 employers

401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
57%
Sign-on bonus
39%
Loan repayment
11%
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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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

Living in Laguna Hills

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.01M
Typical market rent
$3,106/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Silver Creek Dental Partners

Hospitals and Health Care
Dana Point, California
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Time
401k with 4% Company Match
Monthly Hygiene Bonuses
Team Bonuses