Full-Time

Hygiene Dental Assistant

Posted on 8/18/2026

Absolute Dental

Absolute Dental

201-500 employees

Nevada dental network providing comprehensive care

Compensation Overview

$18/hr

+ Monthly bonus + $750 sign-on bonus

Reno, NV, USA

In Person

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Required Skills
Infection Control
Patient Care

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Requirements
  • Previous dental assisting experience is preferred but not required.
  • Strong communication skills are required.
  • Ability to multitask in a busy dental office is required.
  • Willingness to learn and grow is required.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment is required.
  • A professional and caring approach with patients is required.
  • CPR certification is required, or the candidate must be willing to obtain it.
Responsibilities
  • Prepare rooms for hygiene appointments.
  • Assist with patient care and comfort.
  • Sterilize instruments and maintain infection control standards.
  • Support charting and documentation as needed.
  • Help with scheduling flow and patient transitions.
  • Turn over rooms between patients.
  • Support hygienists and team members throughout the day.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming environment.
Desired Qualifications
  • Bilingual Spanish and English ability is a plus.
  • Previous dental assisting experience is preferred.

Absolute Dental operates a network of dental offices across Nevada, including Las Vegas, Carson City, and Reno. It provides a full range of dental services: general dentistry, cosmetic procedures, pediatric dentistry, and orthodontics, with options such as metal braces and metal-free braces. Absolute Dental collaborates with Cano Health to offer integrated healthcare services in one location for convenience. The company relies on a patient-fee model and leverages the scale of multiple locations to keep prices affordable. Revenue comes from fees charged for exams, X-rays, braces, restorations, and other dental treatments. The business aims to grow by opening new practices across Nevada, improving access to care for more residents.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Portland, Oregon

Founded

2006

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What believers are saying

  • September 2025 fundraising raised $250,000 for Candlelighters, strengthening local goodwill and recruiting appeal.
  • Recent location pages show active Nevada office presence, including Sunset Road and Summerlin.
  • Medicare directories still list many Absolute Dental specialists, supporting payer access and patient flow.

What critics are saying

  • March 2026 settlement over the 2025 data breach covers 1.22 million people.
  • Absolute Dental faces $3.3 million payouts, fees, and mandatory cybersecurity upgrades.
  • Any second breach or DOJ/OCR action would damage trust and threaten Nevada referrals.

What makes Absolute Dental unique

  • Nevada’s largest dental provider, with dozens of clinics across Las Vegas and Reno.
  • 2025 opened Southern Nevada’s first green dental facility, signaling operational branding breadth.
  • Wide-service model spans pediatrics, orthodontics, cosmetics, and general dentistry under one network.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Flexible Work Hours

Employee Discounts

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 23%

1 year growth

↑ 23%

2 year growth

↑ 23%
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