Autonomous Dental Hygienist: Tech-Driven Patient Care

Aspen Dental; MIDDLETOWN (OH); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

6 paid holidays

Continuing education (CE)

Job summary

Aspen Dental offers dental hygienists a valued clinical partner role with autonomy to assess oral health, educate patients, and deliver high‑quality care using advanced technology. The position supports flexible full/part‑time options and onboarding in a modern clinical setting within a national network.

Compensation includes $50–$55 per hour plus an uncapped incentive plan, plus a $1,000 monthly sign‑on stipend for the first year.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in dental hygiene from an accredited institution.
• Active dental hygiene license in the state of practice.
• Strong communication skills and a passion for patient education.

Responsibilities

• 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

Active communication

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in dental hygiene

Tools

TRIOS 3D scanning

Videa AI

Voice-activated perio charting

Job description

Aspen Dental offers dental hygienists a valued clinical partner role with autonomy to assess oral health, educate patients, and deliver high‑quality care using advanced technology. The position supports flexible full/part‑time options and onboarding in a modern clinical setting within a national network.

Compensation includes $50–$55 per hour plus an uncapped incentive plan, plus a $1,000 monthly sign‑on stipend for the first year.