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Dental Hygienist Jobs in Portland, OR

11 live dental hygienist listings in Portland, OR from 8 employers — Willamette Dental has the most openings with 4.

Open Positions11 live

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Portland Jobs
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Salary data

Dental Hygienist Salary in Portland

The metro wage estimate for dental hygienists in the Portland area.

Portland median
$123,100
BLS OEWS metro estimate, May 2025
vs. national
+25%
national median $98,100
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Licensing

Dental Hygienist Licensing in Oregon

Dental hygienist practice in Oregon is regulated by the Oregon Board of Dentistry.

Scope of practice — what a dental hygienist may do, and under what level of supervision — is set by state law and changes over time, so verify current rules with the board before relying on them.

Oregon Board of Dentistry · Last verified: September 2026

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Hygienists in Portland

8 employers have 11 open dental hygienist roles in Portland, led by Willamette Dental with 4 openings.

About This Role

A registered dental hygienist (RDH) performs cleanings, periodontal therapy, x-rays, and preventive care under a dentist's practice.

Dental practices across the Portland area hire for this role — the listings above are the live openings on DentistryHires right now.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

01How many dental hygienist jobs are open in Portland, OR right now?

As of November 2026, DentistryHires is showing 11 live dental hygienist openings in Portland, OR. They come from 8 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dental hygienist earn in Portland?

The metro wage estimate for dental hygienists in the Portland area is $123,100 a year (BLS OEWS metro estimate, May 2025).

03What licence does a dental hygienist need in Oregon?

The Oregon Board of Dentistry sets the licensing rules for dental hygienists in Oregon. The summary on this page was last verified in September 2026. See the Oregon requirements page for the current rules.

04Which employers are hiring dental hygienists in Portland?

The Portland listings currently come from 8 employers, including Willamette Dental (4), Alan J. Chebuske, D.M.D., P.A. (1), and Dentex Strategies LLC (1). 5 other employers have openings too.