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Elite Dental Partners
Carmel, Indiana

Dental Hygienist

Dental HygienistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50-$55/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

SIGN-ON BONUS $5,000

A team that is aligned and patient-focused creates a great environment for patients, and for you as a member of the team. This is what we strive to be and who we want to join us in providing the best care possible for patients to help our communities be healthier, feel better, and smile with confidence.

We are seeking a Dental Hygienist that shares our passion for patient care and education, as well as creating a welcoming environment.

Responsibilities

Perform periodontal procedures in a manner that is best for the patient in accordance with all state dental board requirements

Educate patients on strategies to prevent, diagnose, and treat periodontal disease as well as maintaining their oral health. Discuss the links between periodontal conditions and overall systemic health

Chart conditions of periodontal disease for collaboration with the Dentist to develop the appropriate treatment plan

Work collaboratively with the team on scheduling, ensuring an exceptional patient experience, and maintaining the condition of the practice and equipment

Qualifications

  • Dental hygiene licensure compliant with the State Dental Board with no adverse actions
  • Two (2) + years’ experience as a licensed Dental Hygienist preferred but not required
  • Excellent communication skills with both the team and patients
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office products and working with dental software, experience with Dentrix preferred

Benefits

As a valued team member, you’ll enjoy a rewarding career with growth opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits for full-time Dental Hygienists include:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Wellness Program
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • Quarterly Bonus Opportunities and incentives on hygiene products
  • Employee Referral Program Bonuses
  • 401k
  • Career Growth Opportunities
  • An equal opportunity employer and an advocate for diversity and inclusion
  • Hourly rate
  • $50—$55 USD

We take great pride in helping our communities be healthier, feel better, and smile with confidence. Daily, we are driven by our vision to provide an elite patient experience tailored to their needs to receive the best care possible.

Not only do our team members find it rewarding to help patients be healthier, but they also enjoy being part of an organization that supports their growth. Our commitment to professional development and promoting internally when appropriate allows for tremendous career opportunities.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient educationOral health maintenanceTreatment planningClinical charting

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$109k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $117k in an average-cost state. 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% have no call, 53% require no weekends.

What does the Dental Hygienist market look like in Indiana?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$104k–$114kDental Hygienist median $109k (middle half $97k–$125k)624 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$117k in purchasing powerIndiana index 93.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygienist listings in Indiana93 active5,818 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 28% no call · 53% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$5k sign-onUS healthcare professional listings: 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

15 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

15 jobs · 11 employers
3
<$100k
0
$100k-120k
8
$120k-140k
4
$140k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

15 jobs · 11 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
60%
Sign-on bonus
53% this job
Loan repayment
13%
Relocation assistance
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Dental Hygienist | $40,000 in Tuition Reimbursement

Platinum Dental Services · Wheat Ridge, Colorado

$70-$75/hr
#2

Dental Hygienist| $40,000 Tuition Reimbursement

Platinum Dental Services · Colorado Springs, Colorado

$65-$75/hr
#3

Dental Hygienist | $40,000 in Tuition Reimbursement

$60-$70/hr
#4

Dental Hygienist

$60-$70/hr
+ 13 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Dental Hygienist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,151 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Elite Dental Partners

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, Illinois
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Program
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Quarterly Bonus Opportunities and incentives on hygiene products
Employee Referral Program Bonuses
401k

Living in Carmel

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$461k
Typical market rent
$1,864/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
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.