Dental Hygienist
Listed compensation
$38-$60/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity for advancement
- Flexible schedule
- Benefits/Perks
- Careers Advancement Opportunities
- Flexible Scheduling
- Competitive Compensation
Job Summary
We are seeking a qualified and caring Registered Dental Hygienist to join our team! As a Registered Dental Hygienist, you will provide top-notch dental care that makes our clients feel like family. You will screen patients, perform dental cleanings, and assist the dentists with exams and procedures.
The ideal candidate is state-licensed as a Registered Dental Hygienist and has at least two years of experience. If you’re friendly, outgoing, and committed to creating a fantastic dental experience, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Welcome patients into the treatment area and make them feel comfortable
- Discuss the dental care plan with patients and answer any questions they have
- Prep sterilized equipment and make it available to the dentist for exams and procedures
- Take vital signs and accurately record medical histories
- Perform preliminary exams and collect oral health histories
- Evaluate patients for signs of gum disease, cavities, and infection
- Remove plaque and apply fluoride treatments
- Teach good oral hygiene techniques
- Create dental impressions
- Take x-rays
- Assist dentist during procedures and exams
- Adhere to all health and safety regulations and office policies
Qualifications
Associate’s Degree from a school certified by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred
- Current Dental Hygienist licensure
- At least 1-2 years of experience in dental hygiene
- Strong understanding of HIPAA regulations and all dentistry safety guidelines
- Able to stand for extended periods and bend repeatedly
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
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 ~$102k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $102k 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, 45% have no call, 43% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $79k–$125k | Dental Hygienist median $109k (middle half $100k–$114k)35 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$102k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Hygienist listings in Illinois | 182 active | 5,813 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 45% no call · 43% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Illinois healthcare professional listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 8% offer loan repayment182 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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19 jobs · 12 employersAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
19 jobs · 12 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
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$60-$88/hrWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,151 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
About Lakewood Family Dental Of Indianapo
Benefits & Perks
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Living in Bloomington
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $235k
- Typical market rent
- $1,270/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 17 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 93.5
- 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.
BEA 2024 · Bloomington, IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.