Dental Hygienist
Listed compensation
$48-$61/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · on-site
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
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.
$10,000 Sign On Bonus! 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
$48—$61 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
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Hygienist at Elite Dental Partners a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dentistry (Dental) — ranked against 1,591 active Dentistry (Dental) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Dentistry Career Context
Elite Dental Partners holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 28 active listings.
Of the 50 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% have no call, 92% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$113k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $125k in an average-cost state. 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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