Autonomous Dental Hygienist: Tech-Driven Care

Aspen Dental; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and 6 paid holidays

Free continuing education through TAGU

Disability coverage

Pet insurance

Job summary

Aspen Dental is seeking a dental hygienist to join our network of independently owned practices. You’ll assess oral health, educate patients, and partner with doctors to deliver personalized care in a modern clinical environment with advanced technology and strong onboarding.

The role includes travel to nearby offices, a manageable schedule, and ongoing learning through TAG University. Full- and part-time options are available with competitive hourly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in dental hygiene, or equivalent
• Active dental hygiene license in the state of practice
• Strong communication skills and a passion for patient education

Responsibilities

• Travel to nearby offices to support practice operations
• Partner with the doctor to develop and deliver personalized patient care plans
• Utilize digital technology to support clinical assessments, case acceptance, and patient communication
• Collaborate with the dental team to deliver exceptional patient experiences
• Manage your schedule and supplies with the autonomy needed to provide comprehensive care

Skills

Communication skills

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in dental hygiene

Active dental hygiene license

Tools

TRIOS 3D scanning

Videa AI

Voice-activated perio charting

Job description

Aspen Dental is seeking a dental hygienist to join our network of independently owned practices. You’ll assess oral health, educate patients, and partner with doctors to deliver personalized care in a modern clinical environment with advanced technology and strong onboarding.

The role includes travel to nearby offices, a manageable schedule, and ongoing learning through TAG University. Full- and part-time options are available with competitive hourly pay and benefits.