Dental Hygienist

• Travel Dental Hygienist (Full-Time or Part-Time)
• Midwest Dental | Supported by Smile Brands
• Supporting: Burlington, Elkhorn, Union Grove, Twin Lakes & Salem

Looking for variety, flexibility, and higher earning potential—without sacrificing clinical quality or team support?

At Midwest Dental, supported by Smile Brands, our Travel Dental Hygienists play a key role in delivering exceptional care across multiple nearby practices while enjoying a dynamic and rewarding work experience.

This is the perfect opportunity for a hygienist who thrives in different environments, enjoys building connections with new teams, and wants to be valued for their flexibility and expertise.

Why You’ll Love This Role

Earn More for Your Flexibility

This travel role offers a higher wage to reflect your adaptability and impact across multiple practices.

Variety in Your Day-to-day

Work across Burlington, Elkhorn, Union Grove, Twin Lakes, and Salem—keeping your schedule fresh and engaging.

Practice with Autonomy

Deliver care the way you were trained, with the support of experienced doctors and strong clinical teams.

Grow Your Skills Faster

Exposure to different teams, patients, and workflows accelerates your clinical and professional development.

Support You Can Rely On

Enjoy modern technology, organized scheduling, and a collaborative culture across all locations.

What You’ll Do

• Provide high-quality preventive and therapeutic hygiene care across multiple Midwest Dental practices
• Educate patients on oral health, treatment needs, and long-term care
• Partner with doctors and teams to support comprehensive treatment planning
• Adapt quickly to different office environments while maintaining consistency in patient care
• Build trust with patients and team members across all locations
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and compliance standards
• What You’ll Need
• Active Dental Hygienist license (state-specific)
• Current CPR certification
• Strong clinical and patient education skills
• Flexibility, adaptability, and a team-first mindset
• Ability to travel between nearby practice locations

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Company-paid continuing education
• Generous PTO (for eligible team members)
• Growth opportunities within Midwest Dental and Smile Brands

About Midwest Dental

At Midwest Dental, we combine the feel of a local, patient-focused practice with the support, stability, and resources of Smile Brands. Our teams are committed to creating positive patient experiences while supporting each other in a collaborative, respectful environment.

Schedule (days/hours)

Monday - Thursday

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

$55-$65 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.

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