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Brookhaven, Georgia

Dental Hygienist

Dental HygienistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$45-$62/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Benefits

  • 401(k) matching
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Free uniforms
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Benefits/Perks
  • Careers Advancement Opportunities
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Competitive Compensation

Job Summary

We are seeking a qualified and caring Registered Dental Hygienist to join our team! As a Registered Dental Hygienist, you will provide top-notch dental care that makes our clients feel like family. You will screen patients, perform dental cleanings, and assist the dentists with exams and procedures.

The ideal candidate is state-licensed as a Registered Dental Hygienist and has at least two years of experience. If you’re friendly, outgoing, and committed to creating a fantastic dental experience, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

  • Welcome patients into the treatment area and make them feel comfortable
  • Discuss the dental care plan with patients and answer any questions they have
  • Prep sterilized equipment and make it available to the dentist for exams and procedures
  • Take vital signs and accurately record medical histories
  • Perform preliminary exams and collect oral health histories
  • Evaluate patients for signs of gum disease, cavities, and infection
  • Remove plaque and apply fluoride treatments
  • Teach good oral hygiene techniques
  • Create dental impressions
  • Take x-rays
  • Assist dentist during procedures and exams
  • Adhere to all health and safety regulations and office policies

Qualifications

Associate’s Degree from a school certified by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred

  • Current Dental Hygienist licensure
  • At least 1-2 years of experience in dental hygiene
  • Strong understanding of HIPAA regulations and all dentistry safety guidelines
  • Able to stand for extended periods and bend repeatedly
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient screeningX-ray imagingFluoride applicationOral health educationVital signs monitoringMedical history recordingHIPAA complianceSterilization

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$111k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $116k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 43% have no call, 57% require no weekends.

How does Snodental compare as an employer?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$94k–$129kDental Hygienist median $109k (middle half $99k–$125k)636 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$116k in purchasing powerGeorgia index 96.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygiene listings in Georgia57 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All dental hygienist listings in Georgia194 active6,004 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 43% no call · 57% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedGeorgia healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 6% offer loan repayment194 active listings, Nov 2026
New Dental Hygiene listings823 in the last 30 days442 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Georgia figures use all dental hygienists: too few Georgia Dental Hygiene postings state pay.

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Salary Distribution

25 jobs · 16 employers
8
<$135k
9
$135k-155k
1
$156k
7
$183k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

24 jobs · 16 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
71%
Sign-on bonus
63%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 2.8
Better work-life than 40% of Dental Hygienist listings

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

Benefits & Perks

401(k) matching
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Free uniforms
Health insurance
Paid time off
Careers Advancement Opportunities
Flexible Scheduling

Living in Brookhaven

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$648k
Typical market rent
$1,843/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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