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Great Lakes Dental Partners
Crest Hill, Illinois

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dental Top 25% in Dental HygieneNo callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$48-$52/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
No call
Weekends
No weekends
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Job Description

Description

Join Our Team at AFD Crest Hill!

At AFD Crest Hill, we are dedicated to providing exceptional care to our valued patients. Our team of professionals are committed to creating a supportive and welcoming environment. We are excited to announce that we are looking to add another extraordinary Registered Dental Hygienist to our team and contribute to the continued success and excellence of our practice.

Job Responsibilities

Facilitate Patient-Dentist Interaction: Act as a key liaison between the dentist and patients, ensuring clear communication and understanding.

Perform Dental Prophylaxis: Conduct thorough cleanings and preventive care to maintain and improve oral health.

  • Conduct Oral Cancer Screenings: Regularly perform screenings to detect early signs of oral cancer.
  • Execute Radiographic Studies: Take and analyze X-rays to aid in diagnosis and treatment planning.

Chart Dental Conditions: Accurately document conditions of decay, disease, and other dental issues in compliance with the Dental Practice Act.

Perform Additional Procedures: Carry out various dental procedures in accordance with professional standards and regulations.

Job Qualifications

Valid RDH License: Current Registered Dental Hygienist license required, or application for new graduates awaiting licensure.

Active CPR Certification: Must possess up-to-date CPR certification.

What We’re Offering

Attractive Compensation Package: Competitive base salary with the potential for monthly incentive earnings; higher rates available for assisted hygiene.

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Inclusive coverage for Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan: Robust retirement planning options to secure your financial future.
  • Short-Term Disability & Paid Maternity Leave: Supportive benefits for personal health needs and family events.

Generous Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays: Start with over 40 hours of paid time off in your first year, with increases in subsequent years (doubles in year 2, triples in year 3).

Ongoing Training & Career Development: Access to continuous learning opportunities, including mentorship from our Dental Advisory Board and VP of Clinical Services.

  • Continuing Education: Free CE credits and professional development courses to advance your skills and career.
  • Annual Scrub Allowance: Financial support for work attire to ensure you’re well-equipped.

Engaging Social Events: Participate in company-wide and team events that foster a collaborative and enjoyable work environment.

Your Office Schedule

  • Monday 09:00 am - 05:00 pm
  • Tuesday 09:00 am - 05:00 pm
  • Wednesday 09:00 am - 05:00 pm
  • Thursday 09:00 am - 06:00 pm
  • Friday 09:00 am - 03:00 pm
  • Saturday 08:00 am -01:00 pm

If you are dedicated to providing outstanding patient care and eager to advance your dental career, we invite you to apply for this opportunity! Please submit your resume for consideration. We look forward to reviewing your application and exploring the possibility of you joining our esteemed dental team.

Great Lakes Dental Partners is an equal opportunity employer.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Discrimination and harassment of any kind are strictly prohibited. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Dental Hygienist will perform dental cleanings, conduct oral cancer screenings, and take diagnostic X-rays. They act as a liaison between the dentist and patients to ensure clear communication and accurate documentation of dental conditions.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license or be a new graduate awaiting licensure. An active CPR certification is also required for this position.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient communicationDental chartingClinical documentationInfection control

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Dental Hygienist at Great Lakes Dental Partners a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dental Hygiene — ranked against 1,820 active Dental Hygiene listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Dental Hygiene Career Context

Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 35% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$104k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $104k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

6.6/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Dental Hygiene

  • No call
  • No weekends

Living in Crest Hill

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$309k
Median resident rent
$1,481/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Great Lakes Dental Partners

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, Illinois
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Short-Term Disability
Paid Maternity Leave
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays