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Ideal Dental
San Antonio, Texas

Dental Hygienist

DentalFull-Time

Listed compensation

$130k

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Job Description

Dental Hygienist –Take Control of Your Schedule and Earnings with Ideal Dental! $130,000+ annually with our INDUSTRY-LEADING MONTHLY (uncapped) HYGIENE INCENTIVE PROGRAM

At Ideal Dental, we’re on a mission to revolutionize dental care—and we want you to be part of the journey! As one of North America's fastest-growing dental groups, we're driven by our vision to provide exceptional, comprehensive dental services all under one roof. Established in 2008, we’re proud to be clinician-founded and clinician-led, with a focus on patient-centered care and an unwavering commitment to innovation and growth.

Ready to elevate your career in a fast-growing, patient-centered practice? At Ideal Dental, we offer flexible schedules, competitive compensation, and one of the best hygiene incentive programs in the industry. Whether you’re looking for full-time or part-time work, you’ll have the opportunity to earn up to $130,000+ annually with the potential for uncapped incentives.

Why You’ll Love It Here

Industry-Leading Hygiene Incentive Program – Maximize your earning potential with an uncapped monthly incentive program that rewards your hard work.

State-of-the-Art Technology – Work with the latest in dental tech, including iTero 3D scanners and fully digital practices to enhance your patient care.

Paid Training & Mentorship – Learn and grow with paid training and continuous support from experienced hygienists who help hygienists succeed.

Career Growth – We believe in promoting from within and offering clear paths to career advancement.

Comprehensive Benefits Package

  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Health & Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Long- and Short-Term Disability
  • Life & Accident Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays & CPR Recertification

Flexible Work Schedules – Full-time or part-time positions available, allowing you to balance work and life.

Work-Life Balance – We respect your time and promote a culture of leaving on time, helping you maintain your personal and professional well-being.

Supportive Team Environment – Join a team that values collaboration and growth, where your contributions are recognized and appreciated.

What You’ll Do

  • Collaborate with doctors and team members to ensure exceptional care and top-notch patient experience.
  • Greet patients with a smile and prepare them for dental exams.
  • Educate patients on oral health and provide personalized care instructions.
  • Perform general and periodontal cleanings, screenings, and offer recommendations for treatment.
  • What do you need to be a part of our team:
  • Active RDH Licensure (New Grads Welcome!)
  • A passion for patient care and a service-oriented, positive attitude.
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Current CPR certification (AHA preferred, BLS with AED).

At Ideal Dental, we’re dedicated to putting smiles on the faces of our guests and our team. We foster a supportive, positive environment where every team member can thrive, grow, and enjoy their work. Join us and be part of a culture where your smile truly matters

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with the dental team to provide exceptional patient care and perform dental cleanings and screenings. Educate patients on oral health and assist in preparing them for dental examinations.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active RDH licensure and current CPR certification. A service-oriented attitude and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Dental hygieneOral health educationDental screeningsiTero 3D scanningDigital dentistryPatient communicationTreatment planning

Dental Hygiene Career Context

Ideal Dental holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 32 active listings.

Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $134k 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 ~$130k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

20 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution20 jobs · 18 employers

8
<$130k
7
$130k-140k
2
$140k-150k
3
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks15 jobs

401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
53%
CME allowance
27%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$60-$75/hr
#2

Registered Dental Hygienist

Shelton Dental Excellence · Shelton, Washington

$65-$75/hr
#3

Registered Dental Hygienist

$50-$75/hr
#4

Registered Dental Hygienist

$65-$70/hr
+ 18 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 2.8
Better work-life than 30% of Dental Hygiene listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,814 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in San Antonio

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$226k≈ 1.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,386/mo≈ 13% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
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 · San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Ideal Dental

Hospitals and Health Care
Dallas, TX
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision
Health & Flexible Spending Accounts
Long- and Short-Term Disability
Life & Accident Insurance
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
CPR Recertification