Dental Hygienist

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Job Description

  • Dental Hygienist
  • Flexible Schedule | Dedicated Assistant | Family-First Private Practice Culture
  • American Dental Associates, Ltd. | Chicagoland Locations

At American Dental, we are more than a dental group — we are a family. As a privately owned practice, our focus is simple: create a positive, supportive environment where our team and patients feel cared for, respected, and valued.

We are currently hiring Dental Hygienists for our Chicagoland offices. Whether you are looking for full-time or part-time work, we offer flexible schedules with opportunities ranging from 1 to 5 days per week.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

  • Flexible full-time or part-time schedule options
  • Dedicated Dental Assistant support for setup, X-rays, and cleanup
  • Private, non-corporate environment with real support
  • Respectful, family-style culture
  • Modern technology and organized systems
  • Bonus opportunities for growth and recognition

Benefits: (Waiting period applies)

  • Competitive pay
  • Bonus opportunities
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Medical insurance
  • 401(k) savings plan
  • Employee dental discount

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Deliver personalized, high-quality hygiene care
  • Educate patients and support long-term oral health
  • Perform periodontal charting, take radiographs, and administer local anesthesia as needed
  • Maintain a clean, compliant operatory
  • Work closely with doctors, assistants, and front desk teams to support smooth patient flow

You’re a Great Fit If You

  • Have an active Illinois Dental Hygiene License
  • Communicate with warmth, confidence, and clarity
  • Are dependable, patient-focused, and team-oriented
  • Want to work somewhere that feels like home, not a factory

Come join a team where you are respected, supported, and able to grow.

Apply today to join American Dental Associates, Ltd.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver personalized, high-quality hygiene care while educating patients on long-term oral health. Perform clinical tasks such as periodontal charting, taking radiographs, and administering local anesthesia while maintaining a compliant operatory.

Requirements

Candidates must possess an active Illinois Dental Hygiene License. The role requires strong communication skills, a patient-focused mindset, and the ability to work effectively within a team.

Key Skills

Local anesthesia administrationPatient educationOral health maintenanceOperatory maintenanceTeam collaborationPatient care

Healthcare Professional Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 30 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

19 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution14 jobs

2
<$95k
5
$95k-110k
5
$110k-125k
1
$130k
1
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks16 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
88% this job
CME allowance
56%
Sign-on bonus
31% this job
Loan repayment
25%
Relocation assistance
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Dental Hygienist

Independence Dental Services LP · Chicago, Illinois

$75/hr
#2

FT Dental Hygienist - 15k Bonus

Big Country Family Dental · Ellensburg, Washington

$100k-$130k
#3

Registered Dental Hygienist

$55-$60/hr
#4

Dental Hygienist - RDH

$45-$55/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 2.8
Better work-life than 40% of Dental Hygienist listings

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

Living in Chicago

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$356k
Typical market rent
$2,342/mo
Residents’ average commute
33 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About American Dental Associates

Medical Practices
Chicago, Illinois
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay
Bonus opportunities
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Medical insurance
401(k) savings plan
Employee dental discount