Dental Hygienist: Palestine
Listed compensation
$44-$55/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
- Dental Hygienist Opportunity
- Location: Family Smiles Palestine
- Schedule: Monday-Friday
- Salary: $44-55/hour
- Employment Type: Full Time
Who We Are
We believe in creating a caring and professional environment for our patients and staff.
We’re currently seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Dental Hygienist to join our dedicated team. This is an ideal opportunity for someone passionate about dental health and patient care.
Your Role
- Performing thorough dental cleanings and oral examinations.
- Educating and advising patients on optimal oral hygiene practices.
- Taking and developing dental radiographs (X-rays).
- Assisting in the prevention and control of dental caries (decay) and gum disease.
- Maintaining patient dental records and documenting treatment.
- What You Bring to the Team
- Valid Dental Hygienist license.
- Excellent clinical and communication skills.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) required
- A commitment to providing exceptional patient care.
- Team-oriented mindset with a positive and professional demeanor.
Why Join Our Team
- A positive, patient-centered work environment.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Flexible scheduling options to support work-life balance.
- Professional development and career growth opportunities.
- A culture that values teamwork, integrity, and excellence in care.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
It is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.
Join us and help us brighten smiles in our community!
Key Responsibilities
The Dental Hygienist will perform thorough dental cleanings, oral examinations, and take dental radiographs. They are also responsible for educating patients on oral hygiene and maintaining accurate dental records.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid Dental Hygienist license and possess excellent clinical and communication skills. Proficiency in both English and Spanish is required for this role.
Key Skills
Dentistry Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$103k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $106k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$103k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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Work-life snapshot
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- No weekends
Living in Tyler
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $267k
- Typical market rent
- $1,314/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 20 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 92.2
- 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 · Tyler, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.
Benefits & Perks
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