Part-Time Dental Hygienist
Listed compensation
$48-$54/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday
Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern, benefits and time off.
Job Description
- Job Title: Dental Hygienist
- Location: Colorado
- Job Type: Part-Time
- Schedule: TBD Based on Availability
- Salary Range: $48.00 – $54.00 per hour
- Website: brightsmiles.us
We are dedicated to delivering high-quality dental care and are seeking a skilled and compassionate Dental Hygienist to join our team in Colorado to expand our hygiene hours. The office is open Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. If you are a dedicated professional looking to make a difference, we would love to hear from you—please attach your resume and cover letter to your application linked to this external posting.
As a Dental Hygienist, you will play a crucial role in providing top-notch dental care to our patients. Your responsibilities will include:
- Performing dental cleanings and preventive procedures
- Taking and developing dental X-rays
- Educating patients on proper oral hygiene techniques
- Assisting the dentist during examinations and treatments
- Maintaining accurate patient records
- Ensuring compliance with all safety and infection control protocols
- Applying fluoride treatments and sealants
- Screening patients for oral diseases and conditions
- Advising patients on dietary choices for optimal oral health
Qualifications
- Degree in Dental Hygiene from an accredited program
- Valid Colorado state license to practice as a Dental Hygienist
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to patient care
Equal Employer Opportunity Statement
This Dental Office prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
All job requirements in the job description provided indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities deemed necessary to perform the job competently. Job descriptions are an overview of the duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the position. Employees may be required to perform other job-related assignments as requested.
Key Responsibilities
The Dental Hygienist will perform dental cleanings, preventive procedures, and take dental X-rays while educating patients on oral hygiene. They are also responsible for assisting the dentist during examinations and maintaining accurate patient records.
Key Skills
Dental Hygiene Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$106k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $103k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 44 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 39% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $100k–$112k | Dental Hygienist median $135k (middle half $130k–$146k)31 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$103k in purchasing power | Colorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Hygiene listings in Colorado | 87 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All dental hygienist listings in Colorado | 185 active | 6,004 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 39% no call · 66% no weekends44 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Colorado healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 11% offer loan repayment185 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Dental Hygiene listings | 823 in the last 30 days | 442 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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