Dental Hygienists (RDH) Jobs

A Dental Hygienist is a licensed member of the dental healthcare team who specializes in providing preventive treatments that help maintain good oral health. These professionals take on various responsibilities such as conducting assessments, cleaning teeth, taking x-rays, and informing patients about proper hygiene practices. To be successful in this field, it's essential to possess excellent communication skills and interpersonal abilities combined with an attention to detail while also having a thorough knowledge of dental anatomy, pathology and pharmacology. In order to become professional dental hygienists, applicants must possess certifications from accredited programs and pass the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, dental hygienists make an average salary of $76,220 per year. But we've seen salaries on Happy Dental Jobs of up to $110,000 per year plus benefits.