Dental Hygienist - Leaf River Dental
Compensation
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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
Dental Hygiene Career Context
In Mississippi, the Dental Hygiene weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$83k (11 salary observations; 36 listings), vs ~$106k nationally (1,519 salary observations; 4,201 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-07-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Dental Hygiene median $90k (middle half $81k–$109k)54 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Mississippi vs national | $83k median in Mississippi | $106k nationally (−21%)11 state / 1,519 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Mississippi index 87.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Hygiene listings in Mississippi | 14 active | 1,952 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 36% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Dental Hygiene listings | 801 in the last 30 days | 431 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Dental Hygiene pay trend | +2.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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