Dental Hygienist

DentalFull-Time

Listed compensation

$82k-$100k

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Job Description

  • Dental Hygienist - Toledo, OH (#3447)
  • Location: Toledo, OH
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $81,950 - $100,000/yr

About Greenlife Healthcare Staffing

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is a leading nationwide recruitment agency dedicated to connecting healthcare professionals with top-tier opportunities. We partner with hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, multi-specialty groups, and private practices to match talented individuals with roles that align with their skills and career goals.

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Dental Hygienist to join a Federally Qualified Health Center in Toledo, OH. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work in a community health setting, accompanied by a generous benefits package and a competitive salary. New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Why Join Us?

  • Work Schedule: This is a full-time position.
  • Professional Growth: Supportive environment in a mission-driven community health center.
  • Impactful Work: Provide essential dental hygiene services to underserved communities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform dental prophylaxis and periodontal therapy
  • Conduct oral health assessments and screenings
  • Take and develop dental radiographs (x-rays)
  • Provide patient education on oral hygiene techniques
  • Maintain accurate patient records using digital charting systems
  • Assist with infection control protocols and sterilization procedures
  • Collaborate with dentists and other dental team members
  • Greenlife Healthcare Staffing - Empowering Healthcare Professionals, Enriching Lives.

Qualifications

  • Education: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene from an accredited program.
  • Licensure: Active and current Ohio state license to practice as a Dental Hygienist.

Experience

Previous experience preferred but not required; new graduates are welcome to apply.

Technical Skills: Familiarity with digital charting and dental software; experience with EPIC and Dentrix EMR is a plus.

Soft Skills: Compassionate care, excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to work well in a team environment.

Competitive Compensation: $81,950 - $100,000/yr

Comprehensive Benefits

  • Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance to keep you and your family covered.
  • 26 Days of Vacation to recharge and enjoy time off.
  • 15 Paid PTO Days for flexibility when you need it most.
  • 17 Paid Federal Holidays to spend with family and loved ones.
  • Continuing Medical Education (CME) Allowance to support your professional growth.
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer contribution to help secure your future.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Teamwork

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$91k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $98k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

GreenLife Healthcare Staffing holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 322 active listings.

Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 25% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution26 jobs · 20 employers

6
<$110k
12
$110k-125k
5
$125k-140k
1
$146k
2
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs · 20 employers

401k / retirement match
95% this job
CME allowance
64% this job
Sign-on bonus
36%
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Dental Hygienist

Independence Dental Services LP · Chicago, Illinois

$75/hr
#2

Dental Hygienist

Platinum Dental Services · Colorado Springs, Colorado

$65-$75/hr
#3

Dental Hygienist

$65-$70/hr
#4

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

$65-$67/hr
+ 24 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 2.6
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.

Living in Toledo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$143k≈ 1.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,128/mo≈ 17% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.5
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Toledo, OH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About GreenLife Healthcare Staffing

Staffing and Recruiting
New York
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
26 Days of Vacation
15 Paid PTO Days
17 Paid Federal Holidays
Continuing Medical Education (CME) Allowance
401(k) Retirement Plan with employer contribution