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Aspen Dental
Independence, Missouri

Dental Hygienist (RDH)

DentalIncludes weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$50-$55/hr

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Employment & setting
Part-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 51m ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Aspen Dental as a Dental Hygienist (RDH) – Fridays + 1 Saturday/Month in Independence, Missouri, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $50/hr - $55/hr.
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off
  • 6 Paid Holidays
  • Free Continuing Education (TAG University)
  • Disability Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program

Work Schedule

  • Part-Time position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join Aspen Dental as a Dental Hygienist (RDH) – Fridays + 1 Saturday/Month.

Key Responsibilities

The dental hygienist will partner with the doctor to develop personalized patient care plans and perform clinical assessments. They are responsible for managing their schedule and utilizing digital technology to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an associate degree or higher in dental hygiene from an accredited institution. An active dental hygiene license in the state of practice is required.

Key Skills

Patient educationClinical assessmentPerio charting3D scanningVidea AICommunicationTreatment planningDigital chartingClinical decision-making

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$109k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $120k in an average-cost state. 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Aspen Dental holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 295 active listings.

Of the 50 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 5.7/10 on work-life balance for Dental Hygienist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 476 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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Annual compensation range

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Sign-on bonus
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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

5.7/ 10
Listing-based score

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

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About Aspen Dental

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, IL
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off
6 Paid Holidays
Free Continuing Education (TAG University)
Disability Coverage