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Dental Hygienist
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What they do
A Dental Hygienist performs routine dental care, including cleaning teeth and examining patients for signs of oral diseases, and educates patients about good oral health practices. Assists dentists in more complex dental procedures. Works in dental offices under the supervision of dentists and other dental health specialists.
$75,040 / year median in Texas
+27% projected growth
Job Description
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Between $83k and
$104k
Per Year DOE (Depends on Experience)
Position range in Gulf Coast $66k - $86k Per Year Dental Hygienist
PURVI M PARIKH DDS PLLC
Occupation:
Dental Hygienists
Location:
Sugar Land, TX - 77498
Job Type:
Regular, Full and Part Time Positions, Permanent Employment, Day Shift
Posted:
07/15/2026
Positions available: 1
Source:
WorkInTexas
Web Site:
WorkInTexas
Onsite /
Remote:
Work onsite all of the time
Updated:
09/03/2026
Expires:
10/31/2026
Job #: 17041132
Job Requirements and Properties
Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite
Full Time Education
Associate's Degree Experience
12 Month(s) Language
English, Well Schedule
Full and Part Time Positions Job Type
Regular Duration
Permanent Employment Shift
Day Shift Help for . Administer oral hygiene care to patients.
Assess patient oral hygiene problems or needs and maintain health records.
Advise patients on oral health maintenance and disease prevention.
May provide advanced care such as providing fluoride treatment or administering topical anesthesia.
Record and review patient medical histories.
Feel and visually examine gums for sores and signs of disease.
Examine gums, using probes, to locate periodontal recessed gums and signs of gum disease.
Clean calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums, using dental instruments.
Provide clinical services or health education to improve and maintain the oral health of patients or the general public.
Fulltime or part-time opportunity:
Position can be full-time (working 4 days of the week) or part-time (working one or 2 days of the week)
Background requirements:
Candidates must pass background check. Due to the nature of the employer's business, company policy requires that candidates with a criminal background or convictions will not be considered for employment