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Washington, District of Columbia

Dental Hygienist $10K Sign on Bonus

Dental HygienistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$75 hourly

The week · per this posting4-day week

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Job Description

  • Phillips, Cooper & Associates - Washington DC
  • Dental Hygienist | Full Time Schedule | $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

Love where you work and where you live! Join a respected dental practice in the heart of Washington, DC, a city known for its diverse patient community, professional growth opportunities, and vibrant culture.

As a Dental Hygienist with our team, you'll have the opportunity to build meaningful patient relationships, provide high-quality preventive care, and work alongside experienced dental professionals in a modern, patient-focused environment.

Whether you're looking to advance your clinical skills or become part of a collaborative team that values your expertise, Washington, DC offers an exciting place to grow your career.

We want our hygienists to feel trusted as clinical professionals, connected to the patients they serve, and supported by the resources of Star Dental Partners behind the scenes.

New grads are welcome to apply!

Learn More About Our Practice

phillipscooper.com

Why Phillips, Cooper & Associates?

We believe great hygiene is built on relationships, consistency, and clinical partnership.

You’ll work alongside a collaborative dental team in an established practice where hygienists are an important part of the patient’s long-term care, not simply another column on the schedule.

You’ll also have the support that comes from being part of Star Dental Partners, including benefits, professional-development resources, and operational support, while continuing to work in a practice with its own team, patients, and local identity.

$10,000 Sign-on Bonus

Consistent Four-day Work Week

  • Competitive hourly rate based on experience plus bonus opportunity!
  • Beautiful office in Washington DC with a commitment to clinical excellence
  • Supportive, collaborative, team-oriented culture
  • Established practice with a growing patient base
  • Patient-centered philosophy that prioritizes quality care
  • Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients and families
  • Doctor and team dedicated to continuing education and professional growth
  • Private practice culture with complete business support
  • Real opportunities for career growth
  • Opportunities to learn and grow professionally
  • Access to training and resources through Star Dental Partners
  • Support as new technology and clinical education opportunities become available

Full-Time Benefits

  • Eligible full-time team members have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
  • Competitive pay up to $75 hourly rate range based on experience and skills, with Monthly Hygiene Production Performance True-Up Incentive Opportunity!
  • Eligible for a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
  • Monthly Employee Team Incentive Program
  • Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Company Holidays, Bereavement & Jury Duty
  • Paid Basic Life Insurance, plus Voluntary Life & AD&D
  • Pet Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (for you AND your household)
  • Accidental Injury, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity plans with wellness incentives

Responsibilities

  • WHAT YOU’LL DO
  • As a Dental Hygienist at Phillips, Cooper & Associates, you’ll:
  • Build lasting relationships with patients and help them understand their oral health
  • Provide preventive and periodontal hygiene care
  • Review medical and dental histories and complete appropriate screenings
  • Capture diagnostic radiographs and clinical information
  • Educate patients on home care, prevention, and treatment recommendations
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation
  • Partner closely with the dentist and clinical team to provide comprehensive care
  • Help create a welcoming, positive experience for every patient

Qualifications

  • WHAT YOU’LL BRING
  • Active Washington DC Dental Hygienist license
  • Current BLS/CPR certification
  • Commitment to OSHA, HIPAA, and infection-control requirements
  • Strong patient communication and education skills
  • A collaborative, positive approach to patient care
  • Experienced hygienists and newer clinicians who are excited to grow are encouraged to apply.
  • Practice Description

Let’S Talk

  • There are plenty of dental hygiene openings out there.
  • We’re interested in offering something more than another job posting: a strong schedule, meaningful earning opportunities, and a practice where your contribution matters.
  • If that sounds like the kind of opportunity you’ve been looking for, we’d love to start a conversation.
  • About Phillips, Cooper & Associates

At Phillips, Cooper & Associates, we are more than a dental practice. We are a team of dedicated professionals committed to providing exceptional, comprehensive dental care in a welcoming and inclusive environment.

Serving the Washington, DC community, we focus on building lasting relationships with our patients while delivering high-quality care that supports overall health and well-being.

Our team values respect, collaboration, and patient-centered care, making Phillips, Cooper & Associates a great place to grow your career and make a positive impact every day.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Star Dental Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Periodontal careRadiograph capturePatient educationOSHA complianceHIPAA complianceBLS certificationClinical screening

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for District of Columbia is 109.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.3% of District of Columbia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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

What does the Dentist market look like in District of Columbia?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedDentist median $109k (middle half $97k–$125k)636 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingDistrict of Columbia index 109.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in District of Columbia7 active5,813 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 45% no call · 40% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$10k sign-onUS healthcare professional listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 6% offer loan repayment5,813 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

19 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

19 jobs · 11 employers
4
<$105k
1
$125k
8
$130k-155k
2
$156k
4
$183k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

19 jobs · 11 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
68% this job
CME allowance
63% this job
Loan repayment
11%
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$60-$88/hr
#2

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Park Dental · Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

$60-$88/hr
#3

Licensed Dental Hygienist - Riverdale

$60-$88/hr
#4

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$60-$88/hr
+ 17 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 3.9
Better work-life than 50% of Dental Hygienist listings

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

  • No weekends
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About Star Dental Partners

Hospitals and Health Care
Plano, Texas
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus
Consistent four-day work week
Competitive hourly rate up to $75/hr
Monthly Hygiene Production Performance True-Up Incentive
Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Company Holidays, Bereavement & Jury Duty

Living in Washington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$638k
Typical market rent
$2,484/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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