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SGA Dental Partners
Petal, Mississippi

Dental Hygienist - Leaf River Dental

DentalFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
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Job Description

At Leaf River Dental, we take pride in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a warm, welcoming environment. We believe in building strong relationships with our patients and each other and creating a workplace where team members enjoy showing up every day.

We’re growing and looking for outstanding professionals to join our team.

Dental Hygienist – Focused on Healthy Smiles

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

· We take time to get to know our patients and provide care that’s personalized and thoughtful.

· You’ll join a supportive team that values collaboration, communication, and growth.

· We’re committed to clinical excellence and making a positive impact every day.

What You’ll Do

· Deliver preventative care and educate patients on oral hygiene

· Perform cleanings, periodontal therapy, and take radiographs

· Collaborate with our clinical team to support overall patient care

What You Need

· Dental Hygiene license and CPR certification

· A genuine interest in patient health and wellness

· Previous experience preferred

Benefits We Offer

· Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)

· 401(k) Retirement Plan

· Health and Vision Insurance

· Employer-Paid Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Care.com Membership & Employee Assistance Program

· Supplemental Coverage (Disability, Critical Illness, Accident)

· Paid Scrub Allowance

· Career Growth and Development Opportunities

At Leaf River Dental, you’re not just taking the next step in your career, you’re joining a team that values quality care, respect, and long-term success.

In hometown communities, SGA Dental Partners is a beacon of positive energy, delivering the highest level of clinical excellence and patient-centered care. Apply today to join us in making a difference!

In order to maintain a high level of clinical excellence, SGA Dental Partners and dental practices affiliated with SGA maintain a drug free and alcohol free workplace. All new hires are required to pass a full panel drug screening as a condition of employment.

SGA Dental Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at every level of our team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Key Responsibilities

Provide preventive dental care, educate patients about oral hygiene, and perform cleanings, periodontal therapy, and radiographs. Collaborate with the clinical team to support comprehensive patient care.

Requirements

A dental hygiene license and CPR certification are required, along with a genuine interest in patient health and wellness. Previous experience is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient EducationDental CleaningsRadiographyPatient CommunicationTeam Collaboration

Dental Hygiene Career Context

Of the 50 active Dental Hygiene listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Mississippi is 87.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.9% of Mississippi clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Petal

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$226k
Typical market rent
$1,388/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
87.6
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 · Hattiesburg, MS metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) Retirement Plan
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employer-Paid Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Care.com Membership