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Apple Tree Dental
Saint Paul, Minnesota

Licensed Dental Hygienist

Dental HygienistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$48-$55/hr

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Job Description

Join a dedicated team committed to providing high-quality oral healthcare to the community in Saint Paul, MN. We are seeking a full-time Licensed Dental Hygienist to deliver patient-centered preventive and therapeutic care while promoting oral health education.

Join a dedicated team committed to providing high-quality oral healthcare to the community in Saint Paul, MN. We are seeking a full-time Licensed Dental Hygienist to deliver patient-centered preventive and therapeutic care while promoting oral health education.

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive Hourly Pay (Non-Exempt Position)
  • Loan Forgiveness Opportunities: Up to $55,000 for full-time and Up to $30,000 for part-time

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform dental prophylaxis and periodontal therapies, including scaling & root planning
  • Conduct oral cancer screenings and periodontal charting
  • Educate patients on oral hygiene and preventive care practices
  • Administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide (N2O) as certified
  • Take and develop dental x-rays
  • Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with safety protocols
  • Collaborate with dental providers to ensure comprehensive patient care

Requirements:

  • Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program
  • Active Minnesota dental hygiene license in good standing
  • 2-4 years of clinical experience preferred
  • Current CPR (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross
  • Local anesthesia/N2O certification
  • Valid state driver’s license
  • Effective oral and written communication skills in English (Spanish preferred based on clinic location)

If you are passionate about providing exceptional dental care and making a difference in the community, we encourage you to apply!

Key Responsibilities

The dental hygienist will perform preventive and therapeutic dental care, including prophylaxis, periodontal therapy, and oral cancer screenings. They are also responsible for educating patients on oral health and maintaining accurate clinical records.

Requirements

Candidates must have graduated from an accredited dental hygiene program and hold an active Minnesota dental hygiene license. Additionally, 2-4 years of clinical experience and current CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Scaling and root planningOral hygiene educationLocal anesthesia administrationNitrous oxide administrationPatient record maintenanceSafety protocol compliance

Healthcare Professional Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$107k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $109k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

How does Apple Tree Dental compare as an employer?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$100k–$114kDental Hygienist median $124k (middle half $111k–$154k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$109k in purchasing powerMinnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygienist listings in Minnesota133 active5,987 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 50% no call · 48% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$55k loan repaymentMinnesota healthcare professional listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 14% offer loan repayment133 active listings, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

27 jobs · 15 employers
12
<$125k
6
$125k-150k
2
$150k-175k
7
$183k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

24 jobs · 15 employers
401k / retirement match
92%
Sign-on bonus
71%
CME allowance
67%
PSLF eligible
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$60-$88/hr
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$60-$88/hr
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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 Apple Tree Dental

Hospitals and Health Care
Mounds View, MN
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Loan Forgiveness Opportunities up to $55,000 for full-time
Competitive Hourly Pay

Living in St. Paul

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$296k
Typical market rent
$1,524/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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