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Dental Hygienist

DentalFull-Time

Listed compensation

$75-$80/hr

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Job Description

Registered Dental Hygienist – Full-Time -

$5,000 SIGNING BONUS

Gentle Dental Fairwood | Renton, WA

At Gentle Dental, we believe our teammates' smiles are just as important as our patients' smiles. We're building a culture where exceptional clinicians thrive—supported by modern technology, collaborative teams, and a shared commitment to improving the health of the communities we serve.

Our mission is simple: provide exceptional, lifelong, integrated oral healthcare. We believe oral health is essential to overall health, and we're committed to making high-quality dental care accessible while delivering an outstanding patient experience.

As a Dental Hygienist, you'll practice with clinical autonomy while benefiting from the resources, mentorship, and support of one of the Northwest's leading dental organizations. Whether you're an experienced hygienist or just beginning your career, you'll have the opportunity to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact on patients' lives every day.

Why Join Gentle Dental?

  • Competitive compensation: $75–$80 per hour, plus an uncapped monthly bonus opportunity
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and AD&D insurance
  • Paid Time Off and paid holidays
  • 401(k) with company match and optional deferred compensation plan
  • Continuing education opportunities and CE reimbursement
  • Company-paid malpractice insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Referral bonuses ranging from $600–$2,500
  • Collaborative clinical environment with modern technology and strong operational support

SCHEDULE: Full-Time

LOCATION: Gentle Dental Fairwood

17220 140th Ave. SE, Suite C

Renton, WA 98058

What You'll Do

  • Deliver exceptional preventive and periodontal care while educating patients on lifelong oral health.
  • Perform comprehensive periodontal assessments, oral cancer screenings, and preventive therapies.
  • Collaborate with dentists and the clinical team to develop individualized treatment plans.
  • Build trusting, long-term relationships that encourage patient education, treatment acceptance, and continuity of care.
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold the highest standards of patient care and infection control.
  • Contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment focused on clinical excellence and outstanding patient experiences.

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Dental Hygiene program.
  • Current Washington Dental Hygiene license (or ability to obtain prior to employment).
  • Current CPR certification.
  • Local anesthesia certification (or ability to obtain if required by state regulations).
  • Passion for patient-centered care and a commitment to clinical excellence.

If you're looking for an organization that values your expertise, invests in your professional growth, and gives you the opportunity to improve lives every day, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today and discover why so many dental professionals choose to build their careers with Gentle Dental.

Key Responsibilities

The Dental Hygienist will deliver preventive and periodontal care while educating patients on oral health and developing individualized treatment plans. They are responsible for performing clinical assessments, maintaining accurate documentation, and upholding high standards of infection control.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Preventive careTreatment planningLocal anesthesia administrationPatient relationship management

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$161k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $151k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 33% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$161k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$11k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

29 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution29 jobs · 24 employers

7
<$100k
9
$100k-115k
5
$115k-130k
5
$130k-145k
3
$145k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs

401k / retirement match
92% this job
CME allowance
54% this job
Sign-on bonus
33% this job
Loan repayment
17%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Independence Dental Services LP · Chicago, Illinois

$75/hr
#2

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Platinum Dental Services · Colorado Springs, Colorado

$65-$75/hr
#3

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$65-$70/hr
#4

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

$65-$67/hr
+ 27 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.

  • On-site

Living in Renton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$675k
Typical market rent
$2,236/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and AD&D insurance
Paid Time Off and paid holidays
401(k) with company match and optional deferred compensation plan
Continuing education opportunities and CE reimbursement
Company-paid malpractice insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Referral bonuses ranging from $600–$2,500
Collaborative clinical environment with modern technology and strong operational support