Entry Level Registered Dental Hygienist Jobs

New grad registered dental hygienist jobs connect recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience to their first clinical roles, where strong internship hours or a solid portfolio of patient care experience can outweigh a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site positions across Healthcare & Medical Services, Medical Devices, and Non-Profit & Social Services, with employers like Aspen Dental, 42 North Dental, and Elite Dental Partners hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles240+
Top stateNew York
Top employerAspen Dental
Top cityRochester, NY
Work type100% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Great Expressions Dental Centers
Dental Hygienist
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Dental Hygienist
Great Expressions Dental Centers
Pembroke Pines, Florida
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
None
1,001-5,000

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VIVA
Dental Hygienist
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Dental Hygienist
VIVA
Boston, Massachusetts
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
$50 - $55/hr
CPR Certification
11-50

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Aspen Dental
Dental Hygienist (RDH)
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Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Aspen Dental
Sidney, Ohio
Business Development
Customer Success
Partnerships & Business Development
$50 - $55/hr
Associate's degree in dental hygiene
10,000+

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Aspen Dental
Dental Hygienist (RDH)
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Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Aspen Dental
Cincinnati, Ohio
Business Development
Customer Success
Partnerships & Business Development
$50 - $55/hr
Associate's degree in dental hygiene
10,000+

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Aspen Dental
Dental Hygienist (RDH)
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Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Aspen Dental
Beavercreek, Ohio
Business Development
Customer Success
Partnerships & Business Development
$50 - $55/hr
Associate's degree in dental hygiene
10,000+

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Entry Level Registered Dental Hygienist Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Aspen Dental
    Aspen Dental68
  • 42 North Dental
    42 North Dental27
  • Elite Dental Partners
    Elite Dental Partners15
  • United Dental Corporation
    United Dental Corporation13
  • Apple Tree Dental
    Apple Tree Dental7

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services205
  • Medical Devices14
  • Non-Profit & Social Services8
  • Education7
  • Consulting & Professional Services4

Entry Level Registered Dental Hygienist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level registered dental hygienist job?

Entry level registered dental hygienist roles prioritize your state license, clinical hours completed during your dental hygiene program, and hands-on experience with prophylaxis, charting, and patient education. Candidates who can demonstrate comfort with digital radiography and practice management software stand out. Highlighting externship or clinic rotations on your resume, and being open to part-time or associate positions, gives you a strong edge at this stage.

Which companies hire entry level registered dental hygienists?

Companies hiring entry level registered dental hygienists right now include Aspen Dental, 42 North Dental, and Elite Dental Partners, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. At this level, hiring comes from a mix of multi-location dental group practices, private family dentistry offices, and community health clinics that are structured to onboard and develop new graduates.

Are there remote entry level registered dental hygienist jobs?

Yes, though most hygienist roles require in-person patient care. About 0% of entry level registered dental hygienist openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and these positions tend to be in health education, patient outreach coordination, or dental insurance consulting rather than direct clinical practice. On-site roles remain the clear majority at this experience level.

Are these new grad registered dental hygienist jobs?

Yes, the listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior registered dental hygienist roles. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts accredited dental hygiene program clinic hours toward the requirement, or explicitly accepts candidates who can demonstrate competency through internships or supervised patient care rather than full-time work history.

Which industries hire the most entry level registered dental hygienists?

Entry Level registered dental hygienist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Medical Devices, and Non-Profit & Social Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the entry level because they operate high patient volumes, run structured training environments, and frequently have openings created by expansion or associate-level turnover that new graduates are well positioned to fill.