Dental Hygienist
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Job Description
Registered Dental Hygienist – Full-Time -
$5,000 SIGNING BONUS
Gentle Dental Fairwood | Renton, WA
At Gentle Dental, we believe our teammates' smiles are just as important as our
patients' smiles. We're building a culture where exceptional clinicians
thrive—supported by modern technology, collaborative teams, and a shared
commitment to improving the health of the communities we serve.
Our mission is simple: provide exceptional, lifelong, integrated oral
healthcare. We believe oral health is essential to overall health, and we're
committed to making high-quality dental care accessible while delivering an
outstanding patient experience.
As a Dental Hygienist, you'll practice with clinical autonomy while benefiting
from the resources, mentorship, and support of one of the Northwest's leading
dental organizations. Whether you're an experienced hygienist or just beginning
your career, you'll have the opportunity to grow professionally while making a
meaningful impact on patients' lives every day.
Why Join Gentle Dental?
* Competitive compensation: $75–$80 per hour, plus an uncapped monthly bonus
opportunity
* Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and AD&D insurance
* Paid Time Off and paid holidays
* 401(k) with company match and optional deferred compensation plan
* Continuing education opportunities and CE reimbursement
* Company-paid malpractice insurance
* Employee Assistance Program
* Referral bonuses ranging from $600–$2,500
* Collaborative clinical environment with modern technology and strong
operational support
Schedule
Full-Time
Location
Gentle Dental Fairwood
17220 140th Ave. SE, Suite C
Renton, WA 98058
What You'll Do
* Deliver exceptional preventive and periodontal care while educating patients
on lifelong oral health.
* Perform comprehensive periodontal assessments, oral cancer screenings, and
preventive therapies.
* Collaborate with dentists and the clinical team to develop individualized
treatment plans.
* Build trusting, long-term relationships that encourage patient education,
treatment acceptance, and continuity of care.
* Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold the highest standards of
patient care and infection control.
* Contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment focused on clinical
excellence and outstanding patient experiences.
Qualifications
* Graduate of an accredited Dental Hygiene program.
* Current Washington Dental Hygiene license (or ability to obtain prior to
employment).
* Current CPR certification.
* Local anesthesia certification (or ability to obtain if required by state
regulations).
* Passion for patient-centered care and a commitment to clinical excellence.
If you're looking for an organization that values your expertise, invests in
your professional growth, and gives you the opportunity to improve lives every
day, we'd love to meet you.
Apply today and discover why so many dental professionals choose to build their
careers with Gentle Dental.
Key Responsibilities
The Dental Hygienist will deliver preventive and periodontal care while educating patients on oral health and developing individualized treatment plans. They will also maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold high standards of patient care and infection control.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Hygienist at InterDent Service a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dental Hygiene — ranked against 1,748 active Dental Hygiene listings on WeekdayDoc.
Dental Hygiene Career Context
InterDent Service holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 70/100, 185 active listings.
Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 35% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$161k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $151k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$161k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$11k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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