Dental Hygienist

Overview

Registered Dental Hygienist - Midwest Dental | Elgin, IL

At Midwest Dental - Elgin , supported by Smile Brands, we believe exceptional patient care starts with exceptional people. Our practice combines the personalized, relationship-driven feel of a local dental office with the resources, technology, and support of a trusted national organization.

We're looking for a passionate Dental Hygienist who thrives on building patient relationships, educating patients on their oral health, and practicing at the top of their license. Whether you're an experienced hygienist or a new graduate eager to grow, you'll find a supportive team, modern technology, and opportunities to advance your career right here in Elgin.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Practice with Purpose
Make a lasting impact by helping patients achieve healthier smiles through education, prevention, and personalized care.

Top-of-Scope Clinical Care
Utilize the latest technology and provide comprehensive periodontal care, oral health assessments, patient education, and preventive treatments.

Supportive Team Culture
Work alongside doctors and teammates who value collaboration, communication, and delivering an exceptional patient experience.

Career Growth Without Limits
Take advantage of company-paid CE opportunities, mentorship, leadership development, and ongoing clinical training.

Work-Life Balance & Stability
Enjoy the flexibility, benefits, and support of a growing organization while maintaining the close-knit feel of a local practice.

What You'll Do

• Deliver exceptional hygiene care and preventive services
• Perform comprehensive periodontal assessments and charting
• Educate patients on oral health, treatment recommendations, and home care
• Collaborate with doctors to identify and support treatment opportunities
• Build trusted relationships that encourage patient retention and long-term health
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold the highest standards of patient care

What We're Looking For

• Current or pending Illinois Dental Hygienist license
• Commitment to providing outstanding patient care
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Passion for patient education and preventive dentistry
• Team-oriented mindset with a positive attitude

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation with production opportunities
• Company-paid continuing education
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Generous PTO accrual
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement

Join Midwest Dental - Elgin and become part of a team that values clinical excellence, patient relationships, and helping every team member grow both professionally and personally.

Schedule (days/hours)

Monday-Wednesday 8am-5pm, one hour lunch. Thursdays alternate 7am-5pm and 7am-1pm
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

$48-$58 per hour
About Us

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.

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