Registered Dental Hygienist
Compensation
Pay not listed
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the pay range, the work setting, call expectations and time off.
Job Description
Registered Dental Hygienist Job Overview
The RDH is responsible for providing preventative dental care, educating patients on oral health, and supporting the dentist in delivering high-quality care. This position plays a critical role in promoting optimal oral hygiene and ensuring patient comfort and satisfaction.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Perform dental prophylaxis (cleanings), scaling, root planing, and periodontal maintenance.
- Take and process dental X-rays (digital or traditional).
- Conduct oral cancer screenings and evaluate patients for signs of oral diseases.
- Apply fluoride treatments, sealants, and other preventive materials.
- Educate patients on oral hygiene, nutrition, and preventive care techniques.
- Review and document medical and dental histories.
- Maintain accurate and thorough patient records and charting in compliance with dental practice standards.
- Sterilize instruments and ensure operatory cleanliness between patients.
- Assist the dentist during examinations when needed.
- Maintain compliance with infection control protocols and OSHA standards.
- Registered Dental Hygienist Education
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- State-registered Dental Hygienist
- Registered Dental Hygienist Experience
- At least 1 year
Benefits
Dental Views offers Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Life Insurance, Supplemental Insurance, Vacation time, etc...
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Dental Hygiene Career Context
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Dental Views holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 5 active listings.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Dental Hygienist median $130k (middle half $116k–$135k)46 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | California index 110.7 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Hygienist listings in California | 583 active | 5,750 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 46% no call · 50% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California healthcare professional listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $18k) · 4% offer loan repayment583 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Dental Hygiene listings | 749 in the last 30 days | 471 the 30 days before (+59%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Dental Views | silver tier, 71/100 | Top Employers work-life index5 active listings |
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