Dentist and Dental Hygienist Jobs in Sacramento
Pure Heart Staffing places dentists, registered dental hygienists, and dental assistants with FQHCs and community dental programs across the Sacramento region. Apply once and we match you to every role that fits, including openings we have not posted yet.
Open dental roles Live from our ATS
These roles are open now. Bench roles are ones we recruit for continuously across several Sacramento-area community health clients: apply once and you are first in line when the next opening is confirmed.
Dentist (DDS/DMD)
Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Do not see your exact role? Join the bench below or text (916) 796-4020. We also place dental directors and pediatric dental clinicians.
Recently closed roles What to expect
Two roles we recently recruited for, with the real numbers. Similar openings come up several times a year; bench members hear first.
General Dentist (DDS/DMD) Closed
Registered Dental Hygienist, Pediatric Closed
What dental roles pay in the Sacramento area
Current ranges we see across FQHCs, community dental programs, and group practices. Base pay only; NHSC loan repayment, FTCA malpractice coverage, and employer-paid benefits sit on top at most community health employers.
| Role | Typical pay | What usually comes with it |
|---|---|---|
| General dentist (FQHC or community health) | $155,000 – $220,000 base | No weekends, 4-day options, NHSC loan repayment (up to $50,000 for two years full-time in the 2026 cycle), FTCA malpractice, PSLF-eligible employer |
| Registered dental hygienist | $45 – $70 per hour | Full-time hours with benefits, single home base, NHSC eligibility at qualifying sites, CE stipends |
| Registered dental assistant | $23 – $30 per hour | Full-time schedules, benefits at community health employers, steady demand |
Ranges are current market figures we place against, not guarantees. We confirm compensation and schedule in writing before anything moves forward. For a deeper look, read our California dentist salary guide and our guide to FQHC dentist and RDH jobs in Sacramento.
Why dental clinicians work with Pure Heart
Numbers in writing before you interview
Base pay, schedule, patient volume, and loan repayment status, confirmed up front. No surprises at the offer stage.
We know community health dentistry
NHSC site scores, FTCA coverage, Medi-Cal Dental volume, 4-day schedules. We have placed dentists and hygienists at Sacramento FQHCs and can tell you which programs fit how you like to practice.
One recruiter, text first
You get one person who knows your file. Text (916) 796-4020 and you reach a recruiter, not a call center. Free to candidates, always.
Join the dental bench
Takes about 60 seconds. A recruiter texts you within one business day with roles that match, including openings we have not posted yet.
Dental jobs in Sacramento: common questions
Are these FQHC dentist jobs?
Most of the dental roles we fill are with Federally Qualified Health Centers and community health programs in Sacramento, Placer, and San Joaquin counties, plus some group and private practices. FQHC roles usually come with no-weekend schedules, FTCA malpractice coverage, and NHSC loan repayment eligibility where the site qualifies. Our clinician’s guide to FQHCs explains how they work.
How much do FQHC dentists make in Sacramento?
General dentists at Sacramento-area FQHCs typically earn $155,000 to $220,000 in base salary. A role we recently recruited for paid $179,100 base plus a benefits package worth about $30,000 and up to $25,000 a year in NHSC loan repayment. Dental directors earn more.
Do RDH jobs at FQHCs qualify for NHSC loan repayment?
Yes, when the clinic is an NHSC-approved site in a dental shortage area and the role is at least half-time. In the 2026 cycle, dental hygienists and dentists could receive up to $50,000 tax-free for a two-year, full-time commitment, with smaller awards for half-time. Our NHSC loan repayment guide covers who qualifies and when to apply.
What happens after I apply?
A recruiter texts you within one business day. We talk through what you want (schedule, pay, patient population, commute), confirm the details of any matching role in writing, and only submit you to an employer with your OK. There is never a fee for candidates.
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