Free dental hygienist job description template
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Dental Hygienist
About the job
[Business name] is hiring a Dental Hygienist who cleans teeth, examines patients and educates them on oral health under the supervision of the dentist. [One or two sentences about your business and why someone would want to work there.]
What you’ll do
- Remove tartar, stains and plaque from teeth
- Take and develop dental x-rays
- Examine patients for signs of oral diseases
- Apply sealants and fluoride
- Document patient care and treatment plans
- Teach patients about oral health
- Follow infection control and sterilization rules
What you need
- Associate's degree in dental hygiene
- State dental hygiene license
- CPR certification [if required]
- Gentle, professional chairside manner
Nice to have
- Local anesthesia permit [if your state allows]
- Experience with [your practice management software]
How to apply
[Apply link, email or phone], by [date].
[Business name] is an equal opportunity employer.
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Example: the template filled in for a small business
Hypothetical example for Lakeside Family Dental, a two-dentist family practice.
Lakeside Family Dental is hiring a Dental Hygienist (Tuesday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). You'll clean, take x-rays, chart exams and educate patients. A current state license is required; we provide the operatory and an assistant.
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What a dental hygienist does
A dental hygienist cleans teeth, examines patients and educates them on oral health under the supervision of the dentist. Typical duties include:
- Remove tartar, stains and plaque from teeth
- Take and develop dental x-rays
- Examine patients for signs of oral diseases
- Apply sealants and fluoride
- Document patient care and treatment plans
- Teach patients about oral health
Duties adapted from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Requirements, training and licenses
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says dental hygienists typically need an associate's degree and that all states require a license. Verify the license with your state dental board.
Training: Associate's degree, then a state license.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Dental Hygienists.
How much does a dental hygienist make?
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook. A median means half earned more and half earned less. Pay in your area may be higher or lower; check postings for similar jobs near you. A growing number of states and cities require a pay range in job postings, so check your local rules before you post.
Before you set the rate, run the free hiring cost calculator. It adds payroll taxes and other costs and shows how much work the hire needs to bring in to pay for itself.
Free template or written for you?
| Free template | Job Description $30 | Hiring Kit $299 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written for | Any business | Your business | Your business |
| Duties and schedule | Typical, with blanks | Yours, filled in | Yours, filled in |
| Pay | National figure | Set for your local market | Set for your local market |
| State rules | “Check your state” | Checked for your state | Checked for your state |
| Ready to post | No, you edit it | Yes | Yes, plus the job posting |
| Performance review form | — | Included free | Included |
| Interview guide and 30-60-90 day plan | — | — | Included |
| Use the template | Have us write it | Get the Hiring Kit |
Free template
- Typical duties with blanks to fill in
- National pay figure
- You edit it before posting
Job Description · $30
- Written for your business: your duties, schedule and pay
- Checked for your state’s rules
- Ready to post
- Free matching performance review form
Hiring Kit · $299
- Everything in the $30 job description
- The job posting
- Interview guide
- 30-60-90 day plan for the new hire
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Common questions
What credentials does a hygienist need?
An associate's degree and a state license, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. What a hygienist may do, such as local anesthesia, varies by state, so check your state dental board before you post.
Can I use this template for free?
Yes. Copy it, edit it and post it. It's a starting point written for any business, so fill in the brackets and adjust the duties to your actual job. If you'd rather have it written for your business, ready to post, our Job Description service is $30.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is general information. Requirements for some roles, especially in healthcare, vary by state. Check your state's rules, and talk to an employment attorney if you're unsure.
Published by Groundwork Business Advisory. Updated October 2026. General information, not legal advice. Pay data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, May 2025 wage estimates.