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Guardian Dentistry Partners
Montgomery, Alabama

Dental Hygienist

DentalNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$30/hour

The week · per this posting · Monday – ThursdayWeekdays only

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Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Location: Zelda Court Dental

Zelda Court Dental Care is seeking a friendly, motivated, and patient-focused Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) to join our growing dental team! Whether you're an experienced hygienist or a new graduate awaiting your Alabama license, we'd love to meet you.

If you're looking for a modern dental office with advanced technology, a supportive team, competitive benefits, and an excellent work-life balance, this is the opportunity for you.

Schedule: Monday–Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

  • Every other Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • No evenings
  • Long weekends twice each month

What We Offer

  • Competitive hourly pay ($30/hr+ based on experience)
  • Monthly team bonus program
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Employer-paid Life Insurance
  • Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • HSA & FSA options
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Supportive team environment
  • Modern technology and clinical support

State-of-the-Art Technology

  • You'll have access to the latest technology to provide outstanding patient care, including: iTero Digital Scanner
  • CBCT
  • Dental Laser
  • Intraoral Camera
  • Nomad Digital X-ray
  • Cavitron/ProphyJet
  • Eaglesoft Practice Management Software

As a Registered Dental Hygienist, you will:

  • Perform adult and pediatric dental cleanings (prophylaxis)
  • Complete periodontal charting and assessments
  • Take diagnostic digital radiographs
  • Perform scaling and root planing (SRP)
  • Apply fluoride treatments and dental sealants
  • Educate patients on oral hygiene and preventive care
  • Collaborate with the doctor and dental team to deliver exceptional patient care
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation and infection control standards

Qualifications

  • Active Alabama Dental Hygiene License (or awaiting licensure)
  • Current CPR/BLS Certification
  • Excellent communication and patient education skills
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Team-oriented with a positive attitude
  • Commitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality dental care

Why Join Zelda Court Dental Care?

We're more than just a dental office—we're a team that values collaboration, integrity, continuing education, and creating an exceptional experience for every patient. We believe in supporting one another, utilizing the latest technology, and giving our team members the tools they need to succeed.

If you're looking for a long-term career where your skills are appreciated and your work makes a difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and grow your career with Zelda Court Dental Care!

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability status or other legally protected status.

We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Completion of this form is voluntary and will only be used to report on candidate demographics. Nothing contained in this form will be accessible or used in hiring or other employment decisions. Information provided will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file for reporting purposes only.

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Dental Hygienist will perform adult and pediatric dental cleanings, periodontal assessments, and scaling and root planing. They are also responsible for educating patients on oral hygiene and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Organizational skillsTeam collaboration

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 38% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

What does the Dental Hygienist market look like in Alabama?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in dental hygienistranked against 2,151 Dental Hygienist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedDental Hygienist median $107k (middle half $96k–$123k)609 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingAlabama index 88.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygienist listings in Alabama44 active5,604 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 38% no call · 70% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,151 Dental Hygienist listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Hygienist at Guardian Dentistry Partners a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Dental Hygienist — ranked against 2,151 active Dental Hygienist listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

20 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

20 jobs · 16 employers
8
<$110k
8
$110k-125k
3
$125k-140k
1
$146k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

17 jobs · 16 employers
401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
59% this job
Sign-on bonus
29%
Loan repayment
18%
Relocation assistance
12%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Dental Hygienist

Elevate Dental Partners · Denver, Colorado

$60-$70/hr
#2

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

Silver Creek Dental Partners · San Diego, California

$65-$67/hr
#3

Full-Time Dental Hygienist

$58-$63/hr
#4

FT Dental Hygienist - 15k Bonus

$100k-$130k
+ 18 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Dental Hygienist listings

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

  • No weekends
  • No nights
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About Guardian Dentistry Partners

Hospitals and Health Care
Miami
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Employer-paid Life Insurance
Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
HSA & FSA options
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Monthly team bonus program

Living in Montgomery

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$157k
Typical market rent
$1,338/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.7
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Montgomery, AL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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