Dental Hygienist

Dental HygienistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$10k-$16k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 21m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Benefits

  • Bonus based on performance
  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible schedule
  • 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 treatmentOral health educationHIPAA complianceVital signs monitoringSterilization

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 45% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

How does Lakewood Family Dental Of Indianapo compare as an employer?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedDental Hygienist median $92k (middle half $81k–$109k)53 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingIndiana index 93.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygiene listings in Indiana37 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All dental hygienist listings in Indiana99 active5,916 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 45% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 4% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Dental Hygiene listings776 in the last 30 days449 the 30 days before (+73%)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. Indiana figures use all dental hygienists: too few Indiana Dental Hygiene postings state pay.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs · 17 employers
7
<$120k
2
$125k
6
$130k-140k
5
$140k-150k
2
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

21 jobs · 17 employers
401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
57%
Sign-on bonus
48% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Dental Hygienist | $40,000 in Tuition Reimbursement

Platinum Dental Services · Wheat Ridge, Colorado

$70-$75/hr
#2

Dental Hygienist| $40,000 Tuition Reimbursement

Platinum Dental Services · Colorado Springs, Colorado

$65-$75/hr
#3

Dental Hygienist

$68-$72/hr
#4

Dental Hygienist | $40,000 in Tuition Reimbursement

$60-$70/hr
+ 20 more · ranked by pay

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.

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About Lakewood Family Dental Of Indianapo

Benefits & Perks

Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Flexible schedule
Careers Advancement Opportunities

Living in Fort Wayne

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$230k
Typical market rent
$1,257/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Fort Wayne, IN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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