Registered Dental Hygienist
Listed compensation
$55–$60 per hour
The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday
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Job Description
- Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)
- Hawaii Island Dental – Lihue, Kauai
- Full-Time | $55–$60 per hour | Relocation Assistance Available
Ready to take your dental hygiene career somewhere extraordinary? Hawaii Island Dental is seeking a compassionate, motivated Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) to join our patient-centered team in beautiful Lihue, Kauai. This is an incredible opportunity to practice in a modern, supportive office while enjoying the unmatched lifestyle that the Hawaiian Islands have to offer.
Our practice is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a welcoming, collaborative environment where every team member is valued.
Schedule: Monday – Thursday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Enjoy a three-day weekend every week!
Compensation & Perks
$55–$60 per hour, based on experience
Relocation Assistance Available
- Modern office with a single-column hygiene schedule, allowing you to focus on providing quality patient care
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Opportunity for long-term professional growth
What You'll Do
- Deliver exceptional preventive and periodontal dental hygiene care
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments and periodontal charting
- Take digital radiographs
- Educate patients on oral health and preventive care
- Collaborate with the doctor to develop individualized treatment plans
- Accurately document patient treatment and clinical findings
- Build lasting relationships through compassionate, personalized care
Qualifications
- Active Hawaii Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) License
- Hawaii Local Anesthesia Certification (required)
- Current CPR/BLS certification
- Excellent communication and patient education skills
- Positive attitude and team-first mindset
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality care
- Laser certification is a plus, but not required
Why Hawaii Island Dental?
At Hawaii Island Dental, we believe outstanding patient care starts with an outstanding team. We foster a positive workplace culture where collaboration, respect, and clinical excellence come first. With a single-column schedule and relocation assistance available, you'll have the opportunity to thrive professionally while enjoying everything Kauai has to offer.
If you're a dedicated dental hygienist looking for your next adventure, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of the Hawaii Island Dental family!
Key Responsibilities
The Registered Dental Hygienist will perform preventive and periodontal care, including patient assessments, digital radiographs, and periodontal charting. They will also educate patients on oral health and collaborate with the doctor to develop individualized treatment plans.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Dental Hygiene Career Context
Aligned Dental Partners holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 18 active listings.
The cost-of-living index for Hawaii is 110.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$120k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $109k in an average-cost state. 64.8% of Hawaii 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, 30% have no call, 80% require no weekends.
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