Dental Hygienist (RDH) - Fridays
Part-timeAmes, IAPart-time$45–48/hrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
Aspen Dental seeks a dental hygienist to partner with a doctor in assessing oral health, recommending care, and educating patients. The role offers Friday hours from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with additional days available, and emphasizes patient-centered care, digital clinical tools, onboarding, and mentorship. Candidates need an accredited dental hygiene degree and an active state license.
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Full job description
At Aspen Dental, dental hygienists are empowered clinicians and trusted oral health providers. You’ll be a valued clinical partner to the doctor, with the autonomy to assess oral health, recommend care based on clinical indicators, and educate patients – without being rushed.
Whether you’re a new graduate or an experienced hygienist, you’ll work in a modern clinical environment supported by advanced technology, structured onboarding, and hands-on training. Our independently owned practices foster strong local cultures while benefiting from the stability, resources, and innovation of a national network, so you can focus on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.
Compensation & Benefits
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Competitive pay: $45–$48/hr, plus an uncapped incentive plan rewarding patient-centered care
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Benefits for full-time and part-time hygienists, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match*, paid time off and 6 paid holidays (may vary for part-time employees), free continuing educating (CE) through TAG University, disability coverage, Employee Assistance Program, and pet insurance
What to Expect
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Fridays (8:00-1:00) with additional days available.
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Manageable schedules that allow time for thorough assessments, patient education, and meaningful care
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Structured two-week onboarding and training to support a confident transition into patient care
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Digital tools and workflows that streamline charting and support clinical decision-making
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Partnership with the Hygiene Support Team for mentorship and clinical support
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Hands-on experience with advanced technology, including voice-activated perio charting, TRIOS® 3D scanning, and Videa AI
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Ongoing learning and career growth through TAG University, offering in-person and virtual programs and continuing education (CE) to advance your career beyond the chair
What You’ll Do
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Partner with the doctor to develop and deliver personalized patient care plans
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Utilize digital technology to support clinical assessments, case acceptance, and patient communication
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Collaborate with the dental team to deliver exceptional patient experiences
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Manage your schedule and supplies with the autonomy needed to provide comprehensive care
Qualifications
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Associate degree or higher in dental hygiene from an accredited institution
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Active dental hygiene license in the state of practice
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Strong communication skills and a passion for patient education
*Benefits and incentives may vary by independently owned and operated Aspen Dental location; terms and conditions apply.
Aspen Dental-branded practices are independently owned and operated by licensed dentists. Practices receive non-clinical business support from Aspen Dental Management, Inc., a dental support organization. ADMI Corp., doing business as TAG, The Aspen Group, its affiliates, related companies, and independently owned supported clinical practices are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. #LI-CM1
How this job compares
Set against the 585 open Dental Hygienist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$45–48/hr
- US median$50–55/hr341 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $46.50/hr, is 11% below the US median midpoint ($52/hr) — in the middle half of Dental Hygienist hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 10 open Dental Hygienist jobs in Iowa and 585 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most across the US
- Aspen Dental (this employer)219 open
- Health Advocates Network21 open
- Smile Programs20 open
- Experience
- Dental Hygienist postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (130 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for an associate degree; 320 of the 585 open Dental Hygienist jobs (55%) ask for an associate degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 12, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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