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Killeen, Texas

Dental Hygienist - Killeen, TX

DentalFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50 - $55/hr

The week · per this posting3-day week

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

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Castle Dental - Killeen

3-Day Work Week – Monday & Friday Off

$50 - $55/hr

At Castle Dental, (supported by Smile Brands) we recognize the vital role you play as a provider, advocate, and educator in helping patients achieve their best oral health. We are committed to supporting you in practicing at the top of your scope and celebrating your contributions every step of the way.

What We Offer

Professional Development: Complimentary Continuing Education (CE) opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.

  • Competitive Benefits: Designed to support your personal and professional well-being.
  • Empowered Practice: Join a team that values your expertise and supports your success.

Schedule

Enjoy a 3-day work week Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 745a - 5p, offering a great work-life balance.

Make a difference in your patients' lives while working in a supportive and collaborative environment. Join us at Castle Dental - Killeen!

Schedule (days/hours)

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 7:45am - 5:00pm

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

  • Deliver high-quality standard of care through preventive treatments, diagnostics, and evidence-based protocols.
  • Educate and motivate patients toward better oral and overall health.
  • Collaborate with dentists and hygiene teammates to co-diagnose and personalize treatment.
  • Create a welcoming, judgement-free environment for every patient.
  • Stay current with new technologies and instruments that advance care.

Qualifications

Who We’re Looking For

  • A licensed dental hygienist who is passionate about patient care, education, and practicing at the top of their scope to improve oral health outcomes.
  • Either an active state hygiene license or eligibility to become licensed (new grads are welcome!)
  • A current CPR certification

Compensation

$55-$58 per hour

About Us

Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off (“PTO”), health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan. As a dental hygienist, you'll also enjoy complimentary CEs and access to other internal training opportunities to support your growth.

Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 28 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!® Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site.

Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@smilebrands.com.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Dental hygienePatient educationCo-diagnosisTreatment planningClinical documentationOral health assessment

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$112k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $116k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 28% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$112k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

29 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution29 jobs · 23 employers

9
<$105k
8
$105k-120k
7
$120k-135k
3
$135k-150k
2
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 23 employers

401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
56% this job
Sign-on bonus
40%
Loan repayment
12%
Relocation assistance
12%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Dental Hygienist

Independence Dental Services LP · Chicago, Illinois

$75/hr
#2

Dental Hygienist

Platinum Dental Services · Colorado Springs, Colorado

$65-$75/hr
#3

Dental Hygienist

$65-$70/hr
#4

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

$65-$67/hr
+ 27 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Dental Hygienist listings

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

Living in Killeen

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$197k
Typical market rent
$1,273/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Killeen-Temple, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Smile Brands

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1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Complimentary Continuing Education (CE)
PTO
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
HSA
Telemedicine
FSA