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Absolute Dental
Reno, Nevada

Dental Hygienist- Northern Nevada

Dental Top 25% in Dental HygieneFull-Time

Listed compensation

starting at $104,000+

Listing transparency2 of 6 stated

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and weekend coverage.

Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Build Your Hygiene Career with Nevada's Dental Leader

Looking for more than just a paycheck?

At Absolute Dental, we're building the workplace every hygienist wants to join. Since 2002, we've proudly served Nevada communities, and we're continuously investing in our people, culture, technology, and clinical support to ensure our providers have the resources they need to succeed.

  • Why Hygienists Choose Absolute Dental
  • Base compensation starting at $104,000+ annually, plus rich incentive opportunities
  • 92% annual provider retention rate
  • Average hygienist tenure of 6+ years
  • Consistent patient flow and flexible scheduling options
  • Comprehensive benefits package

Career Growth and Leadership Opportunities

Multi-specialty collaboration with General Dentistry, Orthodontics, Endodontics, Oral Surgery, Periodontics, and Pediatric Dentistry

A Career Where You Can Thrive

We know the best hygienists are looking for more than an hourly rate. They're looking for a team that values their expertise, supports their professional growth, respects work-life balance, and provides an environment where they can build a lasting career.

At Absolute Dental, our mission is simple: Changing Lives One Smile at a Time. That mission starts by investing in our providers and creating a workplace where talented clinicians can grow both professionally and personally.

Whether you're a new graduate looking for mentorship or an experienced hygienist seeking a long-term home, Absolute Dental offers the support, stability, and opportunities to help you achieve your goals.

Apply today and build your future with Nevada's dental leader.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality dental hygiene care to patients within a multi-specialty clinical environment. Collaborate with various dental specialists to ensure comprehensive patient treatment and support the practice's mission.

Requirements

The position is open to both new graduates seeking mentorship and experienced hygienists looking for a long-term role. Candidates must be licensed dental professionals capable of working in a collaborative clinical setting.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Hygienist- Northern Nevada at Absolute Dental a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dental Hygiene — ranked against 1,813 active Dental Hygiene listings on WeekdayDoc.

Dental Hygiene Career Context

Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 33% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Nevada is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.5% of Nevada clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Nevada has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

20 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution20 jobs · 16 employers

3
<$120k
5
$120k-135k
8
$135k-150k
4
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks15 jobs

401k / retirement match
93%
Sign-on bonus
60%
CME allowance
20%
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Dental Hygienist

btyDENTAL WA Group · Everett, Washington

$60-$75/hr
#2

Registered Dental Hygienist

PDS Health · Henderson, Nevada

$50 - $75/hr
#3

Registered Dental Hygienist

$65-$75/hr
#4

Registered Dental Hygienist

$50-$75/hr
+ 18 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.6
Higher than about 8 in 10 of 1,813 Dental Hygiene listings

Listing-based score, 0–10. Shaded area = share of comparable listings scoring below this one.

Living in Reno

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$547k≈ 5.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,967/mo≈ 23% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.0
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Reno, NV 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 Absolute Dental

Hospitals and Health Care
Las Vegas, NV
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Base compensation starting at $104,000+ annually
Rich incentive opportunities
Comprehensive benefits package
Career growth and leadership opportunities
Flexible scheduling options
Multi-specialty collaboration
Mentorship for new graduates