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Star Dental Partners
Wellington, Florida

Dental Hygienist

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Job Description

  • Wellington Smiles | PRN Dental Hygienist | Wellington, Florida
  • Wellington Smiles is hiring a PRN Dental Hygienist to support our growing practice in Wellington, Florida!

Whether you're looking to add hours to your current position, return to practice on a part-time basis, or enjoy more flexibility in your career, this opportunity offers the best of both worlds.

Our PRN hygienists work with the Office Manager to establish schedules one month in advance, making it easy to balance professional goals with family, education, travel, or other personal interests while continuing to provide exceptional patient care.

At Wellington Smiles, you'll work alongside experienced clinical and business professionals who are committed to providing exceptional patient care while supporting one another's success.

At Wellington Smiles, you'll be part of a collaborative team that is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care while creating a positive and welcoming environment for both patients and team members.

Our convenient Wellington location offers easy access from Royal Palm Beach, Lake Worth, Loxahatchee, Greenacres, Boynton Beach, and surrounding communities, making your commute simple and stress-free.

PRN Dental Hygienist ScheduleEvery Friday | 7:45 AM - 1:00 PMHalf-Day ScheduleNo Lunch Break RequiredGreat opportunity for a hygienist seeking additional hours

The Perks of a PRN Flexible Hygienist

Being a PRN hygienist is a fantastic opportunity because it offers great work-life balance while continuing to make a positive impact on patients’ health, all while having flexibility to pursue your additional interests, spend time with family, or focus on furthering your education. In other words – a job and schedule that works for you!

Our offerings include:

  • 401K - Secure for your future!
  • You work with the Office Manager to create a great schedule for Work/Life balance!
  • A supportive, collaborative team atmosphere
  • A welcoming, friendly work environment where your input matters!
  • Patient-centric community approach - Join a practice that cares deeply about its patients and is committed to delivering the best care in a compassionate community-focused environment.
  • Opportunity for career growth, with development and support

Strong business and operational teams - Our well-organized and efficient support staff allows you to focus on what matters most—providing excellent patient care.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and their household - we care about you and your families' mental and emotional health.

  • Apply today and discover why Wellington Smiles is a great place to build your dental career.
  • For more information about our practice please visit: wellingtonsmiles.com

Responsibilities

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As a Dental Hygienist with Wellington Smiles, You’ll

  • Develop trusted, long-term relationships with patients
  • Provide preventive and periodontal hygiene care
  • Review medical and dental histories and perform appropriate screenings
  • Capture diagnostic radiographs and clinical information
  • Educate patients about oral health, prevention, and recommended treatment
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation
  • Collaborate closely with our dentists and clinical team
  • Help patients feel informed, comfortable, and confident about their care

Qualifications

  • WHAT YOU’LL BRING
  • Active Florida Dental Hygienist license
  • Current BLS/CPR certification
  • Commitment to OSHA, HIPAA, and infection-control requirements
  • Strong communication and patient-education skills
  • A collaborative approach and interest in comprehensive patient care
  • Experienced hygienists are encouraged to apply, and we’d also welcome a conversation with motivated clinicians looking for the right environment to continue developing.
  • Practice Description

About Us

At Wellington Smiles, we are committed to creating healthy, confident smiles while delivering an exceptional patient experience in a warm and welcoming environment. Our practice combines advanced dental technology with a caring, patient-first approach, offering comprehensive services ranging from preventive and restorative care to cosmetic dentistry for families throughout the Wellington community.

Our team takes pride in building lasting relationships with patients, providing personalized care, and fostering a positive, collaborative workplace where team members are valued and supported. We are passionate about making a difference in our patients' lives while maintaining a culture centered on compassion, professionalism, and excellence.

If you're looking to join a practice that values teamwork, growth, and outstanding patient care, Wellington Smiles is a great place to build your career and make an 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
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Dental hygieneRadiograph capturePeriodontal careOSHA complianceHIPAA complianceBLS certificationCommunication skills

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 36% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

What does the Dental Hygienist market look like in Florida?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.7 / 10 · top 5% in dental hygienistranked against 2,151 Dental Hygienist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygienist listings in Florida317 active5,724 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 36% no call · 64% no weekends50 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 Dental Hygienist at Star Dental Partners a 8.7 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.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top contract/1099 Dental Hygienist Jobs

30 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

24 jobs · 23 employers
9
<$105k
8
$105k-115k
2
$115k-125k
2
$125k-135k
3
$135k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

25 jobs · 23 employers
401k / retirement match
88% this job
CME allowance
56%
Sign-on bonus
36%
Loan repayment
16%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Dental Hygienist

Elevate Dental Partners · Denver, Colorado

$60-$70/hr
#2

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

Silver Creek Dental Partners · San Diego, California

$65-$67/hr
#3

Dental Hygienist

$60-$65/hr
#4

Full-Time Dental Hygienist

$58-$63/hr
+ 28 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 8.7
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.

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About Star Dental Partners

Hospitals and Health Care
Plano, Texas
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

401K
Flexible schedule
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Career growth opportunities

Living in Wellington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$561k
Typical market rent
$3,540/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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