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Smile Brands
Fayetteville, Arkansas

Dental Hygienist

Dental HygienistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$47-$52/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 43m ago · Verified live

Job Description

$10K SIGN ON BONUS

Dental Hygienist – Where You’re Valued, Supported, and Set Up to Succeed

Looking for a hygiene role where you can provide great care without feeling rushed or micromanaged? Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics offers the support, technology, and team environment that lets you practice at your best.

What You Can Expect

  • Clinical autonomy – trusted to provide care your way, with supportive doctors
  • Time for quality patient care – focus on education and relationships, not just volume
  • Team-first culture – respectful, collaborative, and positive environment
  • Modern technology – efficient systems and updated operatories
  • Growth opportunities – CE, mentorship, and advancement (on your terms)

We combine the feel of a private practice with the stability and resources of a larger organization—so you get the best of both worlds.

If you’re looking for a place where your skills are respected and your work-life balance matters, let’s connect.

Apply today—we’d love to learn what you’re looking for in your next role.

Schedule (days/hours)

Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do (and Enjoy Doing)

Deliver quality care without feeling rushed — provide thorough cleanings, assessments, and preventive care using modern tools that support—not slow down—your day

Build meaningful patient relationships — educate and coach patients in a supportive, judgment-free way that actually makes a difference

Collaborate as a true clinical partner — work alongside doctors who value your input in co-diagnosing and treatment planning

Create a comfortable patient experience — help patients feel at ease, heard, and cared for from start to finish

Work with technology that helps you succeed — digital tools and updated equipment, plus ongoing support to keep your skills sharp

Qualifications

You’ll Thrive Here If You…

  • Are a licensed Dental Hygienist (or graduating soon) who takes pride in providing high-quality, patient-centered care
  • Enjoy educating and connecting with patients — and want the time and support to do it the right way
  • Are a new grad or experienced clinician — we offer support, mentorship, and a team that meets you where you are
  • Value a collaborative, respectful environment where your clinical judgment is trusted and your voice matters
  • Prioritize patient safety and care standards (current CPR certification or willingness to obtain)

If you’re looking for a role where you can grow, feel supported, and truly enjoy your day-to-day—we’d love to meet you.

Compensation

$47–$52 per hour + $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

About Us

Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off (“PTO”), health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan. As a dental hygienist, you'll also enjoy complimentary CEs and access to other internal training opportunities to support your growth.

Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 28 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!® Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site.

Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@smilebrands.com.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Dental hygieneClinical assessmentPatient educationDigital dental toolsClinical documentationPatient communicationCollaboration

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Arkansas is 86.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$103k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $118k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Arkansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

What does the Dental Hygienist market look like in Arkansas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$98k–$108kDental Hygienist median $109k (middle half $98k–$125k)600 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$118k in purchasing powerArkansas index 86.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygienist listings in Arkansas43 active5,718 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 38% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$10k sign-onUS healthcare professional listings: 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Dental Hygiene listings679 in the last 30 days490 the 30 days before (+39%)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 Dental Hygienist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs · 18 employers
9
<$115k
3
$115k-130k
6
$130k-145k
4
$145k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

21 jobs · 18 employers
401k / retirement match
95% this job
CME allowance
52%
Sign-on bonus
48% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Dental Hygienist | $40,000 in Tuition Reimbursement

Platinum Dental Services · Wheat Ridge, Colorado

$70-$75/hr
#2

Dental Hygienist| $40,000 Tuition Reimbursement

Platinum Dental Services · Colorado Springs, Colorado

$65-$75/hr
#3

Dental Hygienist | $40,000 in Tuition Reimbursement

$60-$70/hr
#4

Dental Hygienist

$60-$70/hr
+ 20 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 3.9
Better work-life than 50% of Dental Hygienist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,151 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Smile Brands

Hospitals and Health Care
Costa Mesa, California
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid time off (PTO)
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health savings account
Telemedicine
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance

Living in Fayetteville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$344k
Typical market rent
$1,581/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.4
State income tax
Up to 4.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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