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Dental Care Alliance
Houston, Texas

Dental Hygienist

Dental Top 25% in Dental HygienePer Diem

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
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Weekends
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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Overview

  • PRN Dental Hygienist — Make an Impact, Keep Your Flexibility
  • Location: Made Ya Smile - Kingwood, TX

Position Overview

Made Ya Smile - Kingwood, TX is looking for a confident, patient-first PRN (as-needed) Dental Hygienist who loves walking into a schedule with purpose and walking out knowing they made someone’s day better. If you’re craving flexibility, great pay for your time, and a role that fits your life (not the other way around), you’ll find what you’re looking for here.

In this role, you’ll deliver exceptional hygiene care, prophys, periodontal assessments, patient education, and prevention-forward coaching. You’ll collaborate with a supportive clinical team that values communication, positivity, and doing the right thing for every patient, every visit.

As a PRN Hygienist, you’ll support our offices on an as-needed basis (with the ability to travel between nearby locations.) That means you can pick up shifts that match your availability, build variety into your week, and enjoy the freedom of PRN work. We pair modern technology with a comfort-first approach, creating a feel-good dental experience that patients (and clinicians) genuinely appreciate.

Why you’ll love PRN with us

  • Work-life balance, your way — choose the days you want to work and keep control of your schedule.
  • Competitive PRN pay — earn strong hourly compensation for the shifts you take.

Variety without the job-hopping — meet new patients, support different teams, and keep your skills sharp across multiple locations.

Low-commitment flexibility — ideal for caregivers, students, semi-retired clinicians, or hygienists building a second income stream.

Supportive culture — step into an organized practice with clear expectations, teamwork, and respect for your time.

How to Apply

Be part of our journey to shape the future of dentistry. Apply today by submitting your resume using the link below. We look forward to connecting with you.

Responsibilities

  • Perform routine dental cleanings and oral health Assessments
  • Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and preventative care
  • Assist dentists with exams and treatments, and take dental X-rays

Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with industry regulations and adhere to sterilization protocols

Qualifications

  • Education: Associate or bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene
  • License: Active state license as a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)
  • Certifications: Local anesthesia certification and CPR/First Aid (if applicable
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Detail-oriented with a commitment to patient care and comfort0

Legal Disclaimer

We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. All benefits are subject to potential vesting and eligibility requirements. The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Dental CleaningOral Health AssessmentPeriodontal AssessmentCommunication Skills

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Hygienist at Dental Care Alliance a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dental Hygiene — ranked against 1,699 active Dental Hygiene listings on WeekdayDoc.

Dental Hygiene Career Context

Of the 50 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% have no call, 84% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Benefits & Perks34 jobs

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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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

6.6/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Dental Hygiene

Living in Houston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$245k
Typical market rent
$1,542/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedule
Variety across locations
Supportive culture