Dental Hygienist
Listed compensation
Starting at $38/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
About Us
At Cornerstone Dental Health, we’re passionate about providing exceptional patient care in a friendly, welcoming environment. Our team is dedicated to creating healthy smiles while fostering meaningful relationships with our patients. We pride ourselves on teamwork, professionalism, and ensuring every patient has a positive experience.
Visit us at cornerstonedentalhealth.com to learn more about our practice and culture, and check out our Facebook and Google reviews.
Why Join Cornerstone Dental Health?
You’ll be part of a supportive, patient-centered team that values collaboration, growth, and a positive work environment. We believe in rewarding our team’s hard work with competitive compensation, growth opportunities, and a healthy work-life balance, all while serving our wonderful Quincy community.
Position Details
Position: Registered Dental HygienistSchedule: Full-tme, Monday through Friday
Pay Range
Starting at $38 per hour, based on experience, plus monthly bonus opportunitiesPerks & Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, PTO and paid holidays, 401(k) options, free CE courses provided by our affiliated vendors, and more!
Duties & Responsibilities
- Deliver outstanding patient care with a warm, compassionate chairside manner
- Educate patients on oral hygiene, dental health, and treatment options to support long-term care
Review and update patient health histories, medications, and conditions; accurately document all findings in patient records
Perform comprehensive hygiene procedures, including diagnostic X-rays, prophylaxis (adult and child), non-surgical periodontal therapy, adjunctive treatments, and co-diagnosis with the doctor
- Complete periodontal charting per clinical guidelines
- Maintain strict patient confidentiality and ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations
- Administer local anesthetic as needed
- Perform polishing, fluoride treatments, and oral cancer screenings
- Utilize intraoral cameras to enhance patient education and treatment planning
- Clean, sterilize, and prepare operatories and equipment following proper protocols
- Collaborate effectively with the entire dental team and assist with front office responsibilities when needed
- Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: Graduate of an accredited Dental Hygiene program
- Licensure: Current Registered Dental Hygienist license in the State of Illinois
- Certifications: Current CPR certification required
- Excellent communication and patient engagement skills
- Positive attitude and professional demeanor
- Strong teamwork and organizational abilities
- Detail-oriented with good manual dexterity
- Proficient with dental software and technology
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-driven environment
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Key Responsibilities
The Registered Dental Hygienist will provide comprehensive patient care, including cleanings, X-rays, periodontal therapy, and oral health education. They are also responsible for maintaining clinical records, sterilizing equipment, and collaborating with the dental team to ensure a positive patient experience.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Dental Hygiene program and hold a current Registered Dental Hygienist license in the State of Illinois. A current CPR certification and strong communication and organizational skills are also required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Dental Hygiene Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$79k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $79k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 53% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $79k | Dental Hygienist median $109k (middle half $102k–$111k)34 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$79k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Hygienist listings in Illinois | 180 active | 5,693 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 53% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
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$60-$70/hrWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,151 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No weekends
About Cornerstone Dental Health
Benefits & Perks
Living in Quincy
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $191k
- Typical market rent
- $1,059/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 14 min
- State income tax
- Up to 5%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.