Registered Dental Hygienist

Dental 8.0 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$52-$54/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday

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Job Description

Who We Are

We are looking for a passionate, caring hygienist to join our amazing team! Come and join a great dental practice! Dalseth Family and Cosmetic Dentistry, located in Apple Valley, MN, is seeking a very professional, well-organized person to join our team. Dr. Pascal Dalseth is passionate in providing high quality, patient centered, comfortable care. You will love this dental office! We look forward to meeting you!

We maintain a strong periodontal program and build long lasting patient relationships built on trust. You will have support staff behind you to help you achieve the best outcomes for your patients. Your kindness and compassion will help to build a strong patient relationship. We are looking for someone who loves working with people and helping them achieve ultimate oral health.

We provide compassionate and exceptional care to our patients. We have over 40 years of experience here in the Apple Valley area and we are committed to building a relationship built on trust.

What We Offer You

We offer generous benefits which include:

  • PTO
  • Medical Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401K Retirement plan and Profit sharing
  • Competitive salary

Paid Continuing Education

We are looking for a full-time hygienist. Wage range is $52 - $54, commensurate with experience. This position is full-time, Monday through Thursday 7:30am - 4:30pm and Friday 7:30am - 1:30pm.

We Are Looking for Someone Who

  • Understands and work with patients in all situations
  • Evaluates periodontal conditions to ensure a complete diagnosis and proper treatment plan
  • Performs oral cancer exam
  • Scales, polishes and apply fluoride
  • Educates patients on the importance of preventive care, the disease process and provide appropriate instruction on home care
  • Has the ability to work cooperatively with doctor and team
  • Represents the practice professionally and courteously
  • Has a valid and current RDH license

What Our Team Says

"Good work/life balance and team support. Doctors are good at listening to both patients and my clinical input, which helps make a good collaborative team. Helps make a good perio program and support hygiene diagnoses."

If you thrive working with a team that values accomplishing great outcomes, you love to learn and grow as a person and team member, and want to make a difference in the healthcare industry, then we want to hear from you!

Please visit dalsethdental.com to learn more about our office and meet our dedicated staff. Please include your resume and cover letter with a phone number and email where you can be reached.

We need your expertise! This is an exciting opportunity made for you! Make this your best year for your dental career! We want you on our team, Come join us!

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Dental Hygienist will evaluate periodontal conditions, perform oral cancer exams, and provide scaling, polishing, and fluoride treatments. They are also responsible for educating patients on oral health and maintaining a collaborative relationship with the dental team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid and current RDH license and demonstrate professional, compassionate patient care. The role requires the ability to work cooperatively within a team and effectively manage patient relationships.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Periodontal evaluationFluoride applicationPatient educationTreatment planningClinical documentationTeam collaborationProfessional communicationPatient relationship management

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$110k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $112k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% have no call, 65% require no weekends.

What does the Dental Hygienist market look like in Minnesota?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.0 / 10 · top 5% in dental hygienistranked against 2,151 Dental Hygienist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$108k–$112kDental Hygienist median $131k (middle half $111k–$154k)17 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$112k in purchasing powerMinnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygienist listings in Minnesota115 active5,781 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 45% no call · 65% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,151 Dental Hygienist listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Dental Hygienist at Dalseth Family and Cosmetic Dentistry a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Dental Hygienist — ranked against 2,151 active Dental Hygienist listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

24 jobs · 19 employers
6
<$110k
8
$110k-125k
6
$125k-140k
2
$146k
2
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs · 19 employers
401k / retirement match
95% this job
CME allowance
59% this job
Sign-on bonus
50%
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Dental Hygienist | $40,000 in Tuition Reimbursement

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$70-$75/hr
#2

Dental Hygienist| $40,000 Tuition Reimbursement

Platinum Dental Services · Colorado Springs, Colorado

$65-$75/hr
#3

Dental Hygienist | $40,000 in Tuition Reimbursement

$60-$70/hr
#4

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$60-$70/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Dental Hygienist listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,151 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • On-site
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About Dalseth Family and Cosmetic Dentistry

Benefits & Perks

PTO
Medical Insurance
Paid Holidays
401K Retirement Plan
Profit Sharing
Paid Continuing Education

Living in Apple Valley

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$360k
Typical market rent
$1,985/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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