Dental Hygienist

Dental 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60-$65/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Up to $12,000 Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates!

Monthly Collections Bonus Incentives!

Basin Dentistry - 5016 Briarwood Ave, Midland, TX 79707

Dental Hygienist | Full-Time | Monday – Friday

We’re seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Dental Hygienist to join our energetic, patient-focused team! If you're looking for a positive work environment, excellent compensation, and a practice that prioritizes quality over quotas, this is the opportunity for you.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Up to $12,000 Sign-On Bonus (Bonus amount is determined based on experience and schedule commitment. )
  • Competitive Pay
  • Monthly Collections Bonus Incentives
  • Relocation Bonus
  • Health Insurance
  • 401K with Company Match

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care & Preventive Treatment

  • Perform dental cleanings (prophylaxis), periodontal scaling, and root planning
  • Conduct oral cancer screenings and periodontal charting
  • Take and process dental X-rays and digital scans
  • Apply sealants, fluoride, and desensitizing agents

Patient Education

  • Educate patients on proper brushing, flossing, and long-term oral hygiene habits
  • Provide nutritional and lifestyle guidance related to oral health

Treatment Coordination & Documentation

  • Review and update medical histories and patient records
  • Collaborate with the dentist on treatment planning
  • Document clinical findings accurately in patient management software (e. g., Dentrix, Eaglesoft)

Infection Control & Equipment Care

  • Maintain strict adherence to OSHA, CDC, and HIPAA guidelines
  • Clean, sterilize, and prepare instruments and treatment rooms

Qualifications

  • Licensed Dental Hygienist in Texas
  • Current CPR/BLS certification
  • Proficiency in Patient Management Software
  • Strong communication and patient care skills
  • Ability to work efficiently and professionally in a team environment

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand or sit for extended periods

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Dental cleaningOSHA complianceCDC complianceHIPAA compliance

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 ~$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).

Independence Dental Services LP holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 70/100, 14 active listings.

Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Hygienist at Independence Dental Services LP a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Dental Hygienist — ranked against 2,151 active Dental Hygienist listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

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 Dental Hygienist Jobs

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution21 jobs · 16 employers

7
<$110k
7
$110k-125k
4
$125k-140k
1
$146k
2
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks19 jobs · 16 employers

401k / retirement match
95% this job
CME allowance
68%
Sign-on bonus
42% this job
Loan repayment
16%
Relocation assistance
11% this job

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

$60-$70/hr
#4

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

$65-$67/hr
+ 19 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Dental Hygienist listings for work-life

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

  • No weekends
  • On-site

Living in Midland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$314k
Typical market rent
$1,599/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.8
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 · Midland, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Independence Dental Services LP

Hospitals and Health Care
Dallas, Texas
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Up to $12,000 Sign-On Bonus
Monthly Collections Bonus Incentives
Relocation Bonus
Health Insurance
401K with Company Match