Dental Hygienist

Midwest Dental

Are you a dental hygienist who values relationships, education, and practicing at the top of your license? Join our established Midwest Dental practice in Decatur, where you'll work alongside Dr. Mary Cole, a supportive clinical partner who values collaboration, high-quality care, and a positive team culture.

At Midwest Dental, supported by Smile Brands, you'll experience the warmth and autonomy of private practice with the stability, technology, and benefits of a nationally recognized organization. This is a place where your clinical skills are respected, your growth is supported, and your impact truly matters.

Why You'll Love This Role

Practice with Purpose
Work closely with Dr Mary Cole in a patient-focused environment that prioritizes comprehensive care, prevention, and education.

Autonomy with Support Enjoy the independence to provide exceptional hygiene care while backed by a strong operations and clinical support team.

Top-of-Scope Practice Educate patients on periodontal health, adjunctive therapies, and individualized treatment plans. Make a real impact on long-term oral and overall health.

Growth Made Easy Access company-paid CE, mentorship, and development opportunities to continue expanding your clinical confidence and skillset.

A Culture That Cares Join a team that leads with kindness, teamwork, and mutual respect. We believe great patient care starts with taking care of each other.

Schedule (days/hours)

Monday - Thursday 7:45 am - 5:00 pm

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

• Deliver high-quality standard of care through preventive treatments, diagnostics, and evidence-based protocols.
• Educate and motivate patients toward better oral and overall health.
• Collaborate with dentists and hygiene teammates to co-diagnose and personalize treatment.
• Create a welcoming, judgement-free environment for every patient.
• Stay current with new technologies and instruments that advance care.

Qualifications

Who We're Looking For

• A licensed dental hygienist who is passionate about patient care, education, and practicing at the top of their scope to improve oral health outcomes.
• Either an active state hygiene license or eligibility to become licensed (new grads are welcome!)
• A current CPR certification

Compensation

$40-$45 per hour plus $3000 SIGN ON BONUS

Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off ("PTO"), health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan. As a dental hygienist, you'll also enjoy complimentary CEs and access to other internal training opportunities to support your growth.

Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 28 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone! Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site.

Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io.