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Des Moines, Iowa

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) – Temporary Assignment | $60–$65/Hour

Dental HygienistContract

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

Communication 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.

What does the Dental Hygienist market look like in Iowa?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$125k–$135kDental Hygienist median $134k (middle half $94k–$134k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$148k in purchasing powerIowa index 87.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygienist listings in Iowa59 active5,724 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 43% no call · 48% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 3% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Dental Hygiene listings736 in the last 30 days471 the 30 days before (+56%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Dental Hygienist Jobs

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

21 jobs · 11 employers
6
<$135k
7
$135k-150k
2
$156k
0
$165k-180k
6
$183k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

21 jobs · 11 employers
401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
71%
Sign-on bonus
57%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$60-$88/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 2.8
Better work-life than 40% 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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Benefits & Perks

Competitive Hourly Compensation
Flexible Temporary Assignments
Fully Equipped Mobile Dental Clinics
Supportive Clinical and Operational Team
Travel Assistance (for qualifying providers)
Hotel Accommodations (for qualifying providers)

Living in Des Moines

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$225k
Typical market rent
$1,129/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.7
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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