Dental Hygienist

Dental HygienistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$77K–$82K /yr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Care Alliance Health Center is seeking a Dental Hygienist to join our Dental team. This role provides preventive oral healthcare services and patient education in an outpatient dental setting.

At Care Alliance, our mission is to provide exceptional, accessible, and compassionate healthcare for all. As a Dental Hygienist, you will play an important role in promoting oral health, supporting positive patient outcomes, and helping patients maintain healthy hygiene practices.

About the Role

The Dental Hygienist provides high-quality clinical care while working collaboratively with dentists and dental team members. This position supports preventive services, patient education, accurate documentation, patient flow, and efficient clinic operations.

This is a great opportunity for a compassionate and detail-oriented dental professional who enjoys patient-centered care and working as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities Include

  • Perform oral prophylaxis and non-surgical periodontal treatments.
  • Take and process dental radiographs.
  • Assess oral health conditions and document findings.
  • Remove sutures and polish restorations as appropriate.
  • Assist chairside during examinations and procedures as needed.
  • Educate patients on oral hygiene practices, disease prevention, and post-treatment care.
  • Provide individualized guidance to support long-term oral health.
  • Reinforce treatment plans and preventive care recommendations.
  • Obtain and record medical histories, medication lists, and clinical findings.
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record.
  • Work collaboratively with dentists and dental team members.
  • Support patient flow and clinical efficiency.
  • Participate in team huddles and quality improvement initiatives.

Why Join Care Alliance?

Care Alliance Health Center is committed to improving access to high-quality, compassionate care for the communities we serve. As a Dental Hygienist, you will help patients receive preventive oral healthcare and education that supports long-term wellness.

We Offer a Competitive Benefits Package, Including

  • Paid Time Off
  • 10 paid holidays
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Retirement plan with up to a 7% employer match

Work Environment

This role operates in a clinical dental environment with frequent interaction with patients, families, and interdisciplinary care teams. The position requires the ability to stand, walk, move throughout the clinic, assist and position patients as needed, and use manual dexterity for clinical procedures and equipment.

Travel between clinic sites may be required based on organizational needs.

Requirements

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a licensed Dental Hygienist who is clinically skilled, patient-focused, and committed to providing respectful and compassionate care. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with diverse patient populations.

Required Qualifications

  • Licensed Dental Hygienist in the State of Ohio
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in community health, primary care, or ambulatory settings

Experience with Electronic Health Records

Apply today and help Care Alliance provide exceptional, accessible, and compassionate oral healthcare for all.

Key Responsibilities

The Dental Hygienist provides preventive oral healthcare services, including prophylaxis and periodontal treatments, while educating patients on hygiene practices. They are responsible for documenting clinical findings in electronic health records and collaborating with the dental team to ensure efficient clinic operations.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Non-surgical Periodontal TreatmentDental RadiographyClinical DocumentationOral Health AssessmentPatient CareMedical History Recording

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$79k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $85k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 33% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

How does Care Alliance Health Center 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
Listed pay$77k–$82kDental Hygienist median $94k (middle half $88k–$101k)20 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$85k in purchasing powerOhio index 92.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygiene listings in Ohio61 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All dental hygienist listings in Ohio179 active5,988 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 33% no call · 68% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedOhio healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $9k) · 7% offer loan repayment179 active listings, Nov 2026
New Dental Hygiene listings802 in the last 30 days438 the 30 days before (+83%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,151 Dental Hygienist listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Ohio figures use all dental hygienists: too few Ohio Dental Hygiene postings state pay.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Hygienist at Care Alliance Health Center 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.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

25 jobs · 18 employers
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<$115k
4
$115k-130k
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$130k-145k
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$145k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

24 jobs · 18 employers
401k / retirement match
96% this job
Sign-on bonus
54%
CME allowance
50%
PSLF eligible
4%

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Platinum Dental Services · Colorado Springs, Colorado

$65-$75/hr
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$68-$72/hr
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$60-$70/hr
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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 Care Alliance Health Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Cleveland, Ohio
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
10 Paid Holidays
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Retirement Plan with 7% Match

Living in Cleveland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$124k≈ 1.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,359/mo≈ 21% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

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

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