Dental Hygienist: Autonomy, Tech‑Driven care & Growth

Aspen Dental; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 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

TAG University CE

Disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Pet insurance

Job summary

Aspen Dental is seeking a licensed dental hygienist to join our modern, technology‑enabled practices. You’ll work with the doctor to assess oral health, plan care, and educate patients with autonomy and support from a collaborative clinical team.

This role includes a structured onboarding, travel to nearby offices, and hands‑on training with advanced tools. We offer competitive pay, medical/dental/vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, holidays, CE through TAG University,

Qualifications

• Must have an associate degree or higher in dental hygiene from an accredited program.
• Active dental hygiene license in the state of practice.
• Excellent communication skills and 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

Willingness to travel

Education

Associate degree or higher in dental hygiene

Job description

Aspen Dental is seeking a licensed dental hygienist to join our modern, technology‑enabled practices. You’ll work with the doctor to assess oral health, plan care, and educate patients with autonomy and support from a collaborative clinical team.

This role includes a structured onboarding, travel to nearby offices, and hands‑on training with advanced tools. We offer competitive pay, medical/dental/vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, holidays, CE through TAG University,