Dental Hygienist

Dental HygienistFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Employee discounts
  • Paid time off
  • Benefits/Perks

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

Job Summary

We are seeking a qualified and caring Registered Dental Hygienist to join our team! As a Registered Dental Hygienist, you will provide top-notch dental care that makes our clients feel like family. You will screen patients, perform dental cleanings, and assist the dentists with exams and procedures.

The ideal candidate is state-licensed as a Registered Dental Hygienist and has at least two years of experience. If you’re friendly, outgoing, and committed to creating a fantastic dental experience, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

  • Welcome patients into the treatment area and make them feel comfortable
  • Discuss the dental care plan with patients and answer any questions they have
  • Prep sterilized equipment and make it available to the dentist for exams and procedures
  • Take vital signs and accurately record medical histories
  • Perform preliminary exams and collect oral health histories
  • Evaluate patients for signs of gum disease, cavities, and infection
  • Remove plaque and apply fluoride treatments
  • Teach good oral hygiene techniques
  • Create dental impressions
  • Take x-rays
  • Assist dentist during procedures and exams
  • Adhere to all health and safety regulations and office policies

Qualifications

Associate’s Degree from a school certified by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred

  • Current Dental Hygienist licensure
  • At least 1-2 years of experience in dental hygiene
  • Strong understanding of HIPAA regulations and all dentistry safety guidelines
  • Able to stand for extended periods and bend repeatedly
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Administer Local Anesthesia

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient ScreeningDental ExaminationsDental Procedures AssistanceMedical History DocumentationOral Health AssessmentGum Disease EvaluationCavity and Infection DetectionPlaque RemovalOral Hygiene EducationDental X-Rays

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

What does the Dental Hygienist market look like in Florida?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedDental Hygienist median $88k (middle half $81k–$93k)110 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygienist listings in Florida311 active5,743 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 46% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedFlorida healthcare professional listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $25k) · 2% offer loan repayment311 active listings, Nov 2026
New Dental Hygiene listings707 in the last 30 days466 the 30 days before (+52%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

34 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

25 jobs
10
<$105k
6
$105k-125k
5
$125k-145k
4
$145k-165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

30 jobs · 26 employers
401k / retirement match
87% this job
CME allowance
50%
Sign-on bonus
40%
PSLF eligible
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Dental Hygienist | $40,000 in Tuition Reimbursement

Platinum Dental Services · Wheat Ridge, Colorado

$70-$75/hr
#2

Dental Hygienist| $40,000 Tuition Reimbursement

Platinum Dental Services · Colorado Springs, Colorado

$65-$75/hr
#3

Dental Hygienist | $40,000 in Tuition Reimbursement

$60-$70/hr
#4

Dental Hygienist

$60-$70/hr
+ 32 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 2.8
Better work-life than 40% of Dental Hygienist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,151 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Benefits & Perks

401(k)
Employee discounts
Paid time off
Flexible Scheduling
Competitive Compensation

Living in Lutz

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$402k
Typical market rent
$2,046/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.9
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.