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Ideal Dental
Southlake, Texas

PRN Dental Hygienist

Dental HygienistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$130K+

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

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.

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.
  • 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 general and periodontal cleanings. Educate patients on oral health and prepare them for dental examinations.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active RDH licensure and current CPR certification. A positive, 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 educationiTero 3D scanningDigital dental practicesPatient communication

Dental Hygiene Career Context

Ideal Dental holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 70/100, 28 active listings.

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).

How does Ideal Dental compare as an employer?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 25% in dental hygienistranked against 2,151 Dental Hygienist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$134k in purchasing powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygiene listings in Texas118 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All dental hygienist listings in Texas465 active5,915 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 45% no call · 57% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $12k) · 2% offer loan repayment465 active listings, Nov 2026
New Dental Hygiene listings772 in the last 30 days440 the 30 days before (+75%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Ideal Dentalsilver tier, 70/100Top Employers work-life index28 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,151 Dental Hygienist listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Texas figures use all dental hygienists: too few Texas Dental Hygiene postings state pay.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PRN Dental Hygienist at Ideal Dental a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dental Hygienist — ranked against 2,151 active Dental Hygienist listings on WeekdayDoc.

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 contract/1099 Dental Hygienist Jobs

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

27 jobs · 17 employers
8
<$130k
10
$130k-150k
2
$150k-170k
7
$183k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

26 jobs · 17 employers
401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
73%
Sign-on bonus
62%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% 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 Ideal Dental

Hospitals and Health Care
Dallas, TX
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Industry-Leading Hygiene Incentive Program (uncapped monthly)
State-of-the-Art Technology (iTero 3D scanners, fully digital practices)
Paid Training & Mentorship
Career Growth
Flexible Work Schedules (full-time or part-time)
Work-Life Balance
Supportive Team Environment

Living in Southlake

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$951k≈ 7.3× annual pay
Median resident rent
$3,501/mo≈ 32% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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