Dental Hygienist
Compensation
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Job Description
Position Summary
The Dental Hygienist at Secure Dental is a key member of the team, working closely with our dentists to ensure a dynamic and memorable patient experience.
This role is responsible for the delivery of exceptional dental care through conducting initial patient screenings, cleaning teeth, and educating patients on oral health and preventative care.
The Dental Hygienist is the patient’s advocate throughout their dental experience, providing meaningful patient feedback with compassion.
About Secure Dental
We are Secure Dental, a practice focused on providing advanced dental services with state of the art equipment and we are growing by the day. Our mission is to transform our patients' lifestyle through personalized and remarkable dental care.
We are accountable and disciplined in our pursuit to see every team member reach their personal, professional, and financial goals through the work we do together. Our core values are the backbone of our business and guide our hiring process: we are aligned, productive, transparent, and results oriented.
Objectives
Record treatment information in the patient’s chart, including treatment rendered, the treatment plan, and schedule next appointment
Record evaluation of periodontal conditions, occlusal relations and extent of prophylaxis on dental chart to ensure a complete diagnosis and proper treatment plan by the dentist
Clean calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums using dental instruments
- Examine gums using probes to locate periodontal recessed gums and signs of gum disease
- Identify conditions like gingivitis, caries or periodontitis
- Guide patients through their dental work process
- Ensure patients are well educated on their dental plan including homecare plan
- Maintain dental instruments, supplies and equipment inventory, and other ancillary duties
- Attend and participate in internal meetings and complete required training
- Performs other related duties as assigned by management
- COMPETENCIES
- Accountable and coachable to learn the Secure Dental way of delivering dental care
- Knowledge of dental practices
- Strong computer skills and knowledge of MS Office
- Ability to use Cavitron
- Strong patient service along with the ability to develop excellent patient relationships
- Ability to communicate and work with all team members across multiple levels
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to maintain state requirements
Education and Experience
- Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene
- RDH Stat License
- X-ray Certification
- CPR & First Aid Certification
Physical Requirements
- Ability to spend prolonged periods of time sitting at a desk using a computer
- Hand-eye coordination; hand, arm, and finger mobility for detailed work with objects
- Ability to sit, walk, stand, squat, bend, stoop, and reach
- Ability to see as close range
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Opportunity for Incentive Compensation
- Leadership Autonomy
- Work Life Balance with Fixed hours
- Professional Training & Development Opportunities
Commitment to Diversity
As an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting the needs of a multigenerational and multicultural workforce, Secure Dental recognizes that a diverse staff, reflective of our community, is an integral and welcome part of a successful and ethical business. We hire local talent at all levels regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability and actively foster inclusion in all forms both within our company and across interactions with clients, candidates, and partners.
Key Responsibilities
The Dental Hygienist is responsible for conducting patient screenings, performing dental cleanings, and educating patients on oral health and preventative care. They also maintain dental instruments and record accurate treatment information in patient charts.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene, an RDH license, and certifications in X-ray, CPR, and First Aid. Strong computer skills and the ability to work effectively within a team are also required.
Key Skills
Dental Hygiene 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 50 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 48% have no call, 54% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Dental Hygienist median $104k (middle half $88k–$109k)34 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Illinois index 100.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Hygienist listings in Illinois | 181 active | 5,776 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 48% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois healthcare professional listings: 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 8% offer loan repayment181 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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