Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) – Temporary Assignment | $60–$65/Hour
Listed compensation
$60-$65/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
About the Opportunity
PopUp Smiles is seeking experienced, Iowa-licensed Registered Dental Hygienists to support our upcoming Dental Days in Bondurant, Iowa.
We bring high-quality dental care directly to workplaces and communities through fully equipped mobile dental clinics. We're looking for compassionate, confident hygienists who enjoy providing exceptional patient care in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
This is a great opportunity for hygienists seeking competitive compensation, flexible scheduling, and additional income without a long-term commitment.
- Assignment Details
- Dates: November 9–13, 2026
- Actual work location: Bondurant, IA (Greater Des Moines Area); posting location: Des Moines, IA
- Compensation: $60–$65 per hour, depending on experience
- Schedule: Full-week and partial-week availability considered
Travel and accommodations: Local hygienists are encouraged to apply. Travel assistance and hotel accommodations may be available for qualified out-of-area providers, including those available for as few as two assignment days, subject to prior approval.
- Future opportunities: Additional temporary assignments may be available.
- Clinical Responsibilities
- Perform dental prophylaxis and periodontal maintenance
- Provide scaling and root planing (SRP)
- Perform laser-assisted periodontal treatment when properly trained and authorized
- Conduct periodontal assessments and maintain accurate clinical documentation
- Educate patients on preventive care and oral hygiene
- Collaborate with dentists and clinical support staff to ensure efficient patient care
Qualifications
- Active, unrestricted Iowa dental hygiene license
- Current CPR/BLS certification
- Professional liability insurance as required for the assignment
- Strong periodontal treatment and patient education skills
- Ability to work efficiently in a mobile dental environment
- Excellent communication and patient care skills
Why Join PopUp Smiles?
- Competitive hourly compensation
- Flexible temporary assignments
- Fully equipped mobile dental clinics
- Supportive clinical and operational team
- Opportunities for recurring Dental Days
- Potential travel assistance for qualifying providers
- Apply Today – Immediate Openings!
We are actively recruiting Registered Dental Hygienists for November 9–13, 2026, in Bondurant, Iowa. Full-week and partial-week availability are welcome. Hygienists available for two or more consecutive days are especially encouraged to apply.
Please submit your resume and indicate which dates you are available to work.
Key Responsibilities
Perform dental prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, and scaling and root planing in a mobile dental clinic. Educate patients on preventive care and maintain accurate clinical documentation while collaborating with the dental team.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Dental Hygiene Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $148k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 43% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $125k–$135k | Dental Hygienist median $134k (middle half $94k–$134k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$148k in purchasing power | Iowa index 87.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Hygienist listings in Iowa | 59 active | 5,724 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 43% no call · 48% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 3% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Dental Hygiene listings | 736 in the last 30 days | 471 the 30 days before (+56%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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