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Independence Dental Services LP
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Dental Hygienist

DentalFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50-$55/hr

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Job Description

Philadelphia Dentistry - 1601 Walnut St #1302, Philadelphia, PA 19102

Dental Hygienist | Competitive Pay | Great Benefits

Are you a dedicated Dental Hygienist with a passion for patient care? Join our friendly, patient-focused team in Philadelphia and enjoy a supportive work environment, excellent compensation, and growth opportunities.

Compensation & Benefits

  • $50 – $55 per hour
  • Medical Insurance
  • Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform dental hygiene services including cleanings, x-rays, and fluoride treatments
  • Educate patients on oral hygiene best practices and individualized dental care
  • Assist the dentist chairside when needed, ensuring patient comfort
  • Maintain and update accurate patient records and medical histories
  • Adhere to infection control protocols and maintain a sterile clinical environment
  • Collaborate with the dental team to ensure high-quality, coordinated patient care

Requirements

  • Valid Dental Hygienist license in Pennsylvania
  • Minimum 1 year of experience as a dental hygienist
  • Skilled in dental assisting techniques, X-rays, and CAD software
  • Proficiency with dental software
  • Understanding of medical terminology, dental anatomy, and imaging tools

If you're a skilled and compassionate Dental Hygienist looking for a stable and rewarding role, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now with your resume to become part of our growing team and help make a positive impact on our patients’ oral health!

Key Skills

Dental CleaningsDental X-RaysPatient EducationChairside Dental AssistingPatient Records ManagementMedical History DocumentationSterilization

Dental Hygiene Career Context

Independence Dental Services LP holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 13 active listings.

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

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$109k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $112k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution18 jobs · 16 employers

2
<$100k
1
$105k
10
$120k-140k
5
$140k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks13 jobs

401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
62%
CME allowance
23%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$60-$75/hr
#2

Registered Dental Hygienist

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$65-$75/hr
#3

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$50-$75/hr
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$65-$70/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Below most Dental Hygiene listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,818 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Philadelphia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$204k
Typical market rent
$1,768/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD 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

Medical Insurance
Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays