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Lakewood, Colorado

Dental Hygienist

DentalFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60-$65/hr

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Job Description

Our Mission

At Lakewood Complete Dentistry, our vision is to redefine the patient dental experience by combining exceptional care with compassionate service. We aim to be the community’s trusted destination for an elite dental experience, where every patient receives personalized, top-tier treatment in a welcoming environment.

Our commitment to excellence in every detail—whether in our communication, the quality of care, or our dedication to customer service—drives us to elevate the standard of what a dental practice should and can be.

We strive to empower each individual to achieve optimal oral health, while fostering lasting relationships that impact both the individual and the community. We are not just a dental practice—we are a team working together to set the benchmark for dental care and experience.

About the Role

We are seeking a dependable person who is looking to build not only a career with our practice but to help build a better community.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform thorough oral hygiene assessments, including reviewing medical history and dental charting.
  • Clean and remove plaque and calculus from teeth and along the gumline using dental instruments.
  • Take dental x-rays and assist the dentist in diagnostic procedures.
  • Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and provide personalized preventive care instructions.
  • Administer fluoride treatments and apply dental sealants.
  • Perform periodontal charting to assess and monitor gum health.
  • Assist the dentist during dental procedures and ensure a sterile and safe environment.
  • Perform oral cancer screenings and identify any abnormalities.
  • Manage patient recall system and schedule appointments for follow-up care.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date dental records and documentation.
  • Collaborate with the dental team to ensure efficient and effective patient care.
  • Adhere to all infection control and sterilization procedures.
  • Stay updated with advancements in dental hygiene techniques and technologies.

Qualifications

  • Experience:
  • Current Colorado Registered Dental Hygienist license.
  • Local anesthesia certification (preferred)
  • CPR certification
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Comfortable using open dental software.
  • New graduates are welcome to apply—we value attitude and potential just as much as experience.

Benefits

  • $60-65 an hour + Bonus
  • Health insurance
  • Up to 5 weeks Paid Time Off
  • Dental
  • 401k matching

Learn More About Us

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Lakewood Complete Dentistry is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient educationLocal anesthesia administration

Dental Hygiene Career Context

Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $126k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

20 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution20 jobs · 16 employers

3
<$120k
7
$120k-135k
7
$135k-150k
3
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks15 jobs

401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
53%
CME allowance
33%
Loan repayment
20%
PSLF eligible
20%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$60-$75/hr
#2

Registered Dental Hygienist

Shelton Dental Excellence · Shelton, Washington

$65-$75/hr
#3

Registered Dental Hygienist

$50-$75/hr
#4

Registered Dental Hygienist

$65-$70/hr
+ 18 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 2.6
Better work-life than 20% of Dental Hygiene listings

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

Living in Lakewood

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$557k
Typical market rent
$1,800/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Up to 5 weeks Paid Time Off
Dental
401k matching