Dental Hygienist (RDH)

0265 CALDERON DENTAL GROUP LLC; Defiance (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Continuing education

Disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Pet insurance

Job summary

Aspen Dental is seeking a dental hygienist to join a modern clinical environment where you’ll be empowered to assess oral health, discuss recommended care, and educate patients as a trusted partner to the doctor.

We offer onboarding, hands-on training, flexible scheduling (full-time, part-time, or PRN), advanced digital tools, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off and holidays, and continuing education through

Qualifications

• Clinical hygienist role as part of a national network
• Ability to assess oral health and educate patients
• Strong patient-centered care mindset

Responsibilities

• Assess oral health and recommend care based on clinical indicators, educating patients
• Partner with the doctor to provide high-quality, patient-centered care
• Participate in onboarding and training and use digital charting tools

Skills

Clinical autonomy

Patient education

Oral health assessment

Communication with doctor

Job description

At Aspen Dental, dental hygienists are empowered clinicians and trusted oral health providers. You’ll be a valued clinical partner to the doctor, with the autonomy to assess oral health, recommend care based on clinical indicators, and educate patients – without being rushed. Whether you’re a new graduate or an experienced hygienist, you’ll work in a modern clinical environment supported by advanced technology, structured onboarding, and hands-on training. Our independently owned practices foster strong local cultures while benefiting from the stability, resources, and innovation of a national network, so you can focus on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay: $40-45/hr, plus an uncapped incentive plan rewarding patient-centered care
• Benefits for full-time and part-time hygienists, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match*, paid time off and 6 paid holidays (may vary for part-time employees), free continuing educating (CE) through TAG University, disability coverage, Employee Assistance Program, and pet insurance

*Benefits and incentives may vary by independently owned and operated Aspen Dental location; terms and conditions apply. Aspen Dental-branded practices are independently owned and operated by licensed dentists. Practices receive non-clinical business support from Aspen Dental Management, Inc., a dental support organization. ADMI Corp., doing business as TAG, The Aspen Group, its affiliates, related companies, and independently owned supported clinical practices are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers.

What to Expect

• Full-time, part-time, or PRN opportunities designed to fit your life
• Manageable schedules (5-7 patients per day) that allow time for thorough assessments, patient education, and meaningful care
• Structured two-week onboarding and training to support a confident transition into patient care
• Digital tools and workflows that streamline charting and support clinical decision-making