Registered Dental Hygienist

DentalFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

About Us

At River Park Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry, we believe that outstanding patient care starts with a happy, supported team. Located in the heart of Austin, our practice combines state-of-the-art dental technology with a warm, collaborative, and positive workplace culture.

We are currently seeking a passionate and skilled Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) to join our growing dental family. Whether you are a seasoned veteran or a talented new graduate, we welcome your unique skills and perspective!

What We Offer

We value your expertise and dedication, which is why we provide a robust, comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional growth and personal well-being:

  • Premium Pay: Top-tier base hourly wage with realistic, ethical bonus incentives
  • Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance packages
  • Retirement Planning: 401(k) retirement plan with corporate matching contributions
  • Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holiday schedule
  • Modern Environment: State-of-the-art dental technology and ergonomically friendly workspaces
  • Professional Development: Continuing education (CE) sponsorship and regular mentorship opportunities

Responsibilities

  • Deliver exceptional, patient-centered preventive and therapeutic dental hygiene care
  • Conduct thorough oral screenings, review medical histories, and take high-quality digital radiographs
  • Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and customized home-care regimens
  • Maintain accurate, detailed patient records in compliance with practice standards

Collaborate closely with dentists and team members to ensure smooth daily operations and a stellar patient experience

Qualifications & Skills

  • Active and valid Texas Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license (or processing in progress)
  • Laser certification and Nitrous Oxide monitoring credentials preferred (but not required)
  • Knowledge of Eaglesoft software preferred (but not required)
  • Bilingual in Spanish preferred (but not required)
  • Strong clinical competencies with an emphasis on patient comfort, empathy, and education
  • A positive, collaborative mindset and excellent interpersonal communication skills

To Apply

  • Ready to elevate your dental hygiene career in an environment you truly love?
  • Please submit your resume!
  • River Park Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry is an Equal Opportunity Employer
  • INDHRDH03

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active and valid Texas Registered Dental Hygienist license. Strong clinical competencies and excellent interpersonal communication skills are required for this patient-centered role.

Key Skills

Patient educationRecord keeping

Dental Hygiene Career Context

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).

Of the 50 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 30% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Location & Logistics

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

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

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Salary Distribution26 jobs · 23 employers

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$110k-125k
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$125k-140k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs · 23 employers

401k / retirement match
88% this job
CME allowance
62% this job
Sign-on bonus
42%
Loan repayment
15%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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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.

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About River Park Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry

Benefits & Perks

Premium pay
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
401(k) with matching
Generous PTO
Paid holidays
CE sponsorship

Living in Austin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$455k
Typical market rent
$1,586/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 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.