Dental Hygienist
Listed compensation
$75 per hour
Listing transparency3 of 6 stated
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · on-site
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
Competitive hourly base pay up to $75 per hour with uncapped bonus potential.
Total compensation includes base pay, uncapped bonus, signing bonus, medical,
dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, 401k with company match, and
additional pre-tax savings plan.
Location
Gentle Dental North Meridian
1002 N. Meridian Street
Suite 104A
Puyallup, WA 98371, USA
We are seeking an enthusiastic and outgoing Dental Hygienist to join our dental
practice. The ideal candidate is a personable professional who is passionate
about dental health and enjoys building strong relationships with patients. This
role involves performing dental hygiene procedures, educating patients on best
oral hygiene practices and products, and practicing proactively.
Responsibilities Include
Patient Care: Conduct thorough hygiene procedures to include: scaling and root
planing, gingivitis scaling, and prophylaxis.
Assessment: Perform comprehensive periodontal assessments, medical history
assessments, and caries risk assessments.
Patient Education: Educate patients on hygiene treatments needed based on
medical and periodontal assessments.
X-Rays: Take digital radiographs as necessary for patient diagnosis.
Treatment Planning: Assist in developing personalized AAP and ADA based
treatment plans per patient need, based on assessments and dentist
recommendations.
Collaboration: Work closely with dentists and other dental professionals to
ensure coordinated patient care.
Patient Interaction: Engage patients in a friendly, reassuring manner, while
addressing any concerns or questions they may have.
Documentation: Maintain accurate patient records and documentation of treatment
plans and completed procedures.
Infection Control: Adhere strictly to infection control protocols and maintain a
clean and sterile working environment.
Requirements
Education: Degree or certification in Dental Hygiene from an accredited
institution.
License: Valid state dental hygiene license.
Other licenses/certifications: CPR, Local Anesthesia, Nitrous Oxide Sedation,
Laser Certification (where required).
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Opportunity for monthly bonus compensation
- Continuing Education
- Paid Life Insurance
- Paid Malpractice
- Pre-tax Savings Plan
- 401K with company match
- Medical Insurance
- PTO Accrual
- Positive and supportive work environment
- Direct contribution to improving patients' oral health and overall well-being
To comply with Washington State’s pay transparency laws (RCW 49.58.110), this
job posting includes a designated email address for the Washington State
Department of Labor & Industries to send any notices of noncompliance:
Recruiting@InterDent.com [Recruiting@InterDent.com]
Key Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive dental hygiene procedures including scaling, root planing, and periodontal assessments. Educate patients on oral health practices and collaborate with dentists to develop personalized treatment plans.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Hygienist at InterDent Service a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Dental Hygiene — ranked against 1,748 active Dental Hygiene listings on WeekdayDoc.
Dental Hygiene Career Context
InterDent Service holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 70/100, 185 active listings.
Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 35% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$156k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $146k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$156k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$11k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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