Dental Hygienist Jobs in Colorado

A Dental Hygienist plays a pivotal role in the dental industry. They are primarily responsible for cleaning patients' teeth, examining patients for signs of oral diseases such as gingivitis, and providing other preventive dental care. They also educate patients on ways to improve and maintain good oral health. They often work closely with dentists and dental assistants to provide comprehensive oral care. Important skills for a Dental Hygienist include dexterity, interpersonal skills, physical stamina, and attention to detail. They should also have the ability to use specialized dental software and tools.

Before becoming a Dental Hygienist, one could have roles such as Dental Assistant and Dental Laboratory Technician. These roles provide a foundational understanding of dental care and the operation of a dental office. Dental Hygienists are required to have an associate degree in dental hygiene. Every state in the U.S. also requires dental hygienists to be licensed; requirements vary by state but usually involve completing an accredited dental hygiene program, passing written and clinical examinations, and completing a period of supervised clinical practice. Some Dental Hygienists may also choose to pursue a bachelor's or master's degree in dental hygiene, which can offer opportunities for roles in research, teaching, or corporate sales.

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Dental Hygienist

  • Perfect Teeth
  • Loveland, CO
  • 9 days ago
  • Loveland, CO
  • 9 days ago

Responsibilities: Provide oral hygiene services including prophylaxis, scaling, root planing, polishing, restorations, and application of preventive agents such as fluoride and sealants....

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Dental Hygienist (RDH)

  • Aspen Dental
  • Greeley, CO
  • 13 hours ago
  • Greeley, CO
  • 13 hours ago

At Aspen Dental, dental hygienists are empowered clinicians and trusted oral health providers....

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Dental Hygienist (Full Time/Part Time)

  • Greeley, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Greeley, CO
  • 1 day ago

We are looking for a compassionate, skilled Dental Hygienist who values patient relationships, teamwork, and high-quality care....

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Completes oral cancer screenings and takes intraoral images when indicated for appropriate referral and follow-up....

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Dental Hygienist

  • Goodwin Recruiting
  • Centennial, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Centennial, CO
  • 1 day ago

Private Family Owned Dental Care practice is seeking a skilled and compassionate Dental Hygienist to join our family-oriented dental practice....

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Dental Hygienist

  • Platinum Dental Services CO
  • Loveland, CO
  • 3 days ago
  • Loveland, CO
  • 3 days ago

Requirements Qualifications Active Dental Hygienist license Strong communication and interpersonal skills Commitment to patient-centered care Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment...

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Registered Dental Hygienist

  • Apple Tree Dental North
  • Denver, CO
  • 4 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 4 days ago

Our upbeat dental office in Thornton is searching for an awesome Dental Hygienist to join our growing team....

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Registered Dental Hygienist

  • Mountain Shadows Dental
  • Firestone, CO
  • 4 days ago
  • Firestone, CO
  • 4 days ago

Every dental hygienist is a valued partner here....

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Temporary Dental Hygienist

  • University of Colorado
  • Aurora, CO
  • 5 days ago
  • Aurora, CO
  • 5 days ago

Job Summary\: The School of Dental Medicine (SDM) welcomes applications for temporary Dental Hygienists to provide comprehensive patient care across all areas of specialized dentistry....

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Full Time Dental Hygienist at a Private Practice

  • Aurora, CO
  • 6 days ago
  • Aurora, CO
  • 6 days ago

Full-Time Dental Hygienist Private Practice Our longstanding, busy two-doctor private dental practice is looking for a friendly, motivated, and professional Dental Hygienist to join our team full-time...

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Hygienist

  • University of Colorado
  • Aurora, CO
  • 6 days ago
  • Aurora, CO
  • 6 days ago

Qualifications\: Minimum Qualifications\: Current, valid licensure as a dental hygienist from the from the Colorado Dental Board Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire....

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Dental Hygienist

  • Smalls Management Consulting LLC
  • Denver, CO
  • 6 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 6 days ago

un DENTAL HYGIENIST (Denver) Smalls Management Consulting LLC image 1 of 1 1435 Wazee St compensation: $63-$67 hourly employment type: experience level: entry level job title: Dental Hygienist Join...

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Registered Dental Hygienist

  • PDS Health
  • Golden, CO
  • 7 days ago
  • Golden, CO
  • 7 days ago

$55.00-$77.00/Hourly Registered Dental Hygienist At PDS Health, we’re redefining integrated healthcare with a patient centric focus....

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Dental Hygienist- Montbello Dental Clinic

  • Denver Health
  • Denver, CO
  • 9 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 9 days ago

Completes oral cancer screenings and takes intraoral images when indicated for appropriate referral and follow-up....

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Registered Dental Hygienist

  • Highlands Ranch Dental Group
  • Denver, CO
  • 11 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 11 days ago

Company Overview Dental Hygienist Wanted Come Love Where You Work!...

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Demographic Data for Colorado

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Salary for Dental Hygienist Jobs in Colorado

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireDental research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Dental Hygienists in Colorado offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
45.7%
Bachelor's Degree
33.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
5.8%
High School or GED
5.0%
Doctorate Degree
4.6%
Master's Degree
4.4%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Dental Hygienists in Colorado
None
49.1%
Less than 1 year
20.4%
2-4 years
19.8%
1-2 years
10.7%



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