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Austin, Texas

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dental HygienistFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

About Us

At River Park Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry, we believe that outstanding patient care starts with a happy, supported team. Located in the heart of Austin, our practice combines state-of-the-art dental technology with a warm, collaborative, and positive workplace culture.

We are currently seeking a passionate and skilled Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) to join our growing dental family. Whether you are a seasoned veteran or a talented new graduate, we welcome your unique skills and perspective!

What We Offer

We value your expertise and dedication, which is why we provide a robust, comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional growth and personal well-being:

  • Premium Pay: Top-tier base hourly wage with realistic, ethical bonus incentives
  • Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance packages
  • Retirement Planning: 401(k) retirement plan with corporate matching contributions
  • Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holiday schedule
  • Modern Environment: State-of-the-art dental technology and ergonomically friendly workspaces
  • Professional Development: Continuing education (CE) sponsorship and regular mentorship opportunities

Responsibilities

  • Deliver exceptional, patient-centered preventive and therapeutic dental hygiene care
  • Conduct thorough oral screenings, review medical histories, and take high-quality digital radiographs
  • Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and customized home-care regimens
  • Maintain accurate, detailed patient records in compliance with practice standards

Collaborate closely with dentists and team members to ensure smooth daily operations and a stellar patient experience

Qualifications & Skills

  • Active and valid Texas Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license (or processing in progress)
  • Laser certification and Nitrous Oxide monitoring credentials preferred (but not required)
  • Knowledge of Eaglesoft software preferred (but not required)
  • Bilingual in Spanish preferred (but not required)
  • Strong clinical competencies with an emphasis on patient comfort, empathy, and education
  • A positive, collaborative mindset and excellent interpersonal communication skills

To Apply

  • Ready to elevate your dental hygiene career in an environment you truly love?
  • Please submit your resume!
  • River Park Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry is an Equal Opportunity Employer
  • INDHRDH03

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active Texas Registered Dental Hygienist license. Proficiency in clinical competencies and strong interpersonal skills are required, with preference given to those with laser certification and Eaglesoft experience.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient educationRecord keeping

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

How does Dental compare as an employer?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygiene listings in Texas130 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All dental hygienist listings in Texas486 active6,018 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 38% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $11k) · 2% offer loan repayment486 active listings, Nov 2026
New Dental Hygiene listings789 in the last 30 days451 the 30 days before (+75%)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. Texas figures use all dental hygienists: too few Texas Dental Hygiene postings state pay.

Location & Logistics

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

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

38 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

34 jobs · 27 employers
8
<$100k
10
$100k-115k
4
$115k-130k
7
$130k-145k
5
$145k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs · 27 employers
401k / retirement match
97% this job
CME allowance
48% this job
Sign-on bonus
36%
Loan repayment
3%
PSLF eligible
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Platinum Dental Services · Colorado Springs, Colorado

$65-$75/hr
#2

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$68-$72/hr
#3

Dental Hygienist | $40,000 in Tuition Reimbursement

$60-$70/hr
#4

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$70+/hr
+ 36 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.

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About Dental

Hospitals and Health Care
Carrollton, Texas
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) with Corporate Matching
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Continuing Education Sponsorship
Mentorship Opportunities

Living in Austin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$450k
Typical market rent
$1,571/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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