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Aava International
Riverside, CA, US

Dental Hygienist

Dental HygienistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$55-$60/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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

Posted 49m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Benefits

  • Free uniforms
  • Paid time off

Training & Development

Are you passionate about patient care and ready to make a difference in a supportive, team-oriented dental office? Join our growing practice and help us deliver exceptional oral health care to our amazing community!

About Us

Our dental office is dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered care in a friendly and welcoming environment. We pride ourselves on fostering strong relationships with our patients and creating a positive workplace culture for our team.

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • State-of-the-art technology and modern facilities
  • Flexible scheduling for work-life balance
  • Paid time off and continuing education opportunities
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Hourly Compensation plus commission of collections

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive dental hygiene care, including cleanings, scaling, and polishing
  • Educate patients on oral hygiene and preventive care
  • Perform periodontal charting and assessments
  • Collaborate with dentists and the team to develop personalized treatment plans
  • Maintain accurate patient records and follow all compliance and safety protocols

What We're Looking For

  • A licensed dental hygienist in the state of California
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • A team player with a positive and professional attitude
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Passion for educating patients and promoting oral health

Why Join Us?

  • We value our team members and their contributions to our success.
  • You'll have the opportunity to work with a supportive team that values collaboration and growth.
  • Our patients love us, and you will too!

Ready to take the next step in your career? We'd love to hear from you! Join us in creating beautiful, healthy smiles and a brighter future for our community!

***Candidates should be available to work on Saturdays

Requirements

Candidates must be a licensed dental hygienist in the state of California. The role requires excellent communication skills, a professional attitude, and availability to work on Saturdays.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient educationTreatment planningRecord keeping

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$120k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $108k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 43% have no call, 57% require no weekends.

How does Aava International compare as an employer?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$114k–$125kDental Hygienist median $132k (middle half $120k–$135k)46 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$108k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygiene listings in California166 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All dental hygienist listings in California616 active6,004 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 43% no call · 57% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $25k) · 5% offer loan repayment616 active listings, Nov 2026
New Dental Hygiene listings819 in the last 30 days442 the 30 days before (+85%)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. California figures use all dental hygienists: too few California Dental Hygiene postings state pay.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

27 jobs · 17 employers
8
<$130k
10
$130k-150k
2
$150k-170k
7
$183k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

26 jobs · 17 employers
401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
69% this job
Sign-on bonus
58%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Licensed Dental Hygienist Float - South Metro

Park Dental · Minneapolis, Minnesota

$60-$88/hr
#2

Licensed Dental Hygienist - Minnetonka

Park Dental · Minnetonka, Minnesota

$60-$88/hr
#3

Licensed Dental Hygienist Float - East Metro

$60-$88/hr
#4

Licensed Dental Hygienist - Stillwater

$60-$88/hr
+ 25 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.

  • Includes weekends

Benefits & Perks

Free uniforms
Paid time off
Training & development
Continuing education opportunities
Flexible scheduling
Hourly compensation plus commission of collections

Living in Riverside

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$598k
Typical market rent
$2,427/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.4
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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