Autonomy-Driven Dental Hygienist — Growth & Modern Tech

Aspen Dental; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

6 paid holidays

CE through TAG University

Disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Pet insurance

Job summary

Aspen Dental in Ames, IA is seeking a dental hygienist to partner with the doctor, assess oral health, educate patients, and develop personalized care plans using advanced technology. You will work in a modern clinic with onboarding and ongoing training for a confident transition into patient care.

Competitive pay of $45–$48/hr plus an uncapped incentive plan and robust benefits for full-time and part-time roles, with opportunities for growth through TAG University and ongoing CE.

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

• Travel to nearby offices to support practice operations.
• Partner with the doctor to deliver personalized patient care plans.
• Utilize digital technologies to support clinical assessments and patient communication.
• Collaborate with the dental team to deliver exceptional patient experiences.
• Manage schedules and supplies with autonomy to provide comprehensive care.

Skills

Communication

Patient education

Education

Associate degree in dental hygiene

Active dental hygiene license

Tools

TRIOS 3D scanning

Videa AI

Voice-activated perio charting

Job description

Aspen Dental in Ames, IA is seeking a dental hygienist to partner with the doctor, assess oral health, educate patients, and develop personalized care plans using advanced technology. You will work in a modern clinic with onboarding and ongoing training for a confident transition into patient care.

Competitive pay of $45–$48/hr plus an uncapped incentive plan and robust benefits for full-time and part-time roles, with opportunities for growth through TAG University and ongoing CE.