Registered Dental Hygienist

Description

Company: Webster Dental Care Edison Park

Location: Chicago, IL

Job Type: Full-Time (Accepting Part-time applicants as well)

Webster Dental Care believes that exceptional oral health starts with outstanding education and preventative care. We don’t just look at teeth; we look at the whole person.

We are seeking a passionate, skilled, and collaborative Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) who views their role as more than "just cleaning teeth." If you are a natural educator and a supportive team player who thrives in a positive, patient-first environment, we would love to meet you!

What You’ll Do (Your Impact)

• Be a Patient Educator & Coach: Empower patients by customizing home-care routines, explaining the oral-systemic connection, and providing compassionate nutritional and lifestyle counseling.
• Deliver Outstanding Preventive Care: Perform thorough screenings, periodontal charting, be proficient in taking digital radiographs & intraoral images, and perform prophy and periodontal services using a Cavitron.
• Collaborate Seamlessly: Work hand-in-hand with our dentists and clinical team to co-diagnose, build comprehensive treatment plans, and foster a warm, welcoming environment for our patients. Deliver pre- and post-op instructions to patients.
• Own Your Space: Maintain clinical notes, practice exceptional sterilization and infection control protocols, and keep your operatory running smoothly.

Who You Are

• A Supportive Collaborator: You are a true team player—adaptable, solution-oriented, and always willing to support a colleague when the day gets busy.
• An Empathetic Communicator: You have a talent for putting anxious patients at ease and translating complex dental concepts into easy-to-understand, actionable advice.
• Detail-Oriented & Clinical: You hold yourself to high clinical standards and take pride in thorough, high-quality patient care.
• Credentialed: You possess an active Illinois Dental Hygienist License, Local Anesthesia certification, and CPR certification.

What We Offer

Competitive Compensation

• Excellent hourly rate of $50-$55/+ a $5,000 sign-on bonus. Potential for commission bonuses.
• Health, Vision, Dental, 401(k) matching, paid time off.
• Continuing Education Allowance

True Support & Balance

Ample time allocated per patient (we respect your clinical pace and do not believe in rushing quality care).

A Positive Culture

A low-drama, highly supportive, and modern clinical environment where your voice is heard, and your expertise is respected.

How to Apply

Ready to join a team that values your clinical skills and passion for education?

Please submit your resume and a brief note explaining why patient education is important to you at View email address on click.appcast.io or apply directly.

Webster Dental Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Skill and Qualification Requirements

• CODA-accredited Associate degree in Dental Hygiene
• Licensed Illinois dental hygienist
• Certification in CPR/BLS
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations (HIPAA, OSHA)
• Maintaining dental equipment and preparing it for use
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Compassionate, warm, and outgoing
• Dedicated to details
• The ability to meet the demands of the job requires physical stamina
• Software experience with Dentrix
• The ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods of time
• The ability to wear a face mask for a long period of time