Dental Hygienist

Des Moines Dental Associates

$74K — $93K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Licensed Dental Hygienist in Iowa
  • Compassionate and patient-focused communicator
  • Tech-savvy with digital radiography experience
  • Organized and detail-oriented individual
  • Proactive in staying current with dental protocols

Responsibilities

  • Provide preventive dental care such as cleanings and fluoride treatments
  • Educate and motivate patients on oral health
  • Capture and interpret digital X-rays
  • Maintain thorough clinical documentation
  • Collaborate with dentists for seamless patient care
  • Follow sterilization and infection control protocols
  • Create a welcoming and professional patient experience

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Legal assistance coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holidays
  • Company-paid Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Group Life Insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Ongoing training and continuing education support
  • Collaborative work environment
Full Job Description
Are you a Dental Hygienist who loves building relationships, educating patients, and working in a practice that truly supports you? Dental Associates is growing and looking for a Full-Time or Part-Time Dental Hygienist to join our modern, patient-focused team.

If you are passionate about preventive care and want to work in an environment where your skills, time, and expertise are genuinely valued, we would love to meet you.

What You Will Be Doing

As an essential member of our clinical team, you will:
• Provide preventive dental care including cleanings, scaling and root planing, sealants, and fluoride treatments
• Educate and motivate patients on oral health and overall wellness
• Capture and interpret digital radiographs and intraoral images
• Maintain accurate and thorough clinical documentation
• Collaborate with dentists and team members to deliver seamless patient care
• Follow sterilization, infection control, and operatory turnover protocols
• Help create a welcoming, professional, and patient-centered experience

Why This Role Matters

Our hygienists are the cornerstone of preventive care. In this role, you will help patients achieve long-term oral health while making a meaningful impact on their overall wellbeing.

If you are looking for a full-time home or a part-time opportunity that fits your life, Dental Associates offers a supportive environment where you can grow and do your best work.

Apply today and help us create healthier smiles every day.

Requirements

We'd love to connect if you are:
  • A licensed Dental Hygienist in Iowa
  • Compassionate, patient-focused, and an excellent communicator
  • Tech-savvy with experience in digital radiography and practice management software
  • Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive
  • Motivated to stay current with medical, dental, and hygiene protocols

Benefits

Perks & Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits package
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Legal assistance coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holidays
  • Company-paid Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Group Life Insurance
  • 401(k) with company match

Ongoing training and continuing education support
A collaborative, professional work environment
The opportunity to make a real difference every day

Salary Range: $74,800-$93,600

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