Registered Dental Hygienist- Elm Grove
Listed compensation
$45-$50/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
At Honest Teeth we care about the people attached to the teeth—and the people on our team.
We’re looking for an enthusiastic, positive Registered Dental Hygienist to join our practice! If you love building relationships, helping patients feel comfortable and confident, and working alongside teammates who support one another, we’d love to meet you. Our warm, team-centered environment values your voice, celebrates collaboration, and makes compassionate care a shared priority.
What You'll Do
Perform prophylaxis, scaling and root planing, and periodontal maintenance
Complete periodontal charting, oral cancer screenings, and medical history reviews
Take and evaluate radiographs and intraoral photos
Apply fluoride varnish and sealants; administer local anesthesia where permitted by state law
Educate patients on home care, nutrition, and treatment recommendations
Document care accurately in our practice management system
Partner with the dentist on treatment planning and help patients understand recommended care
Follow all infection control and OSHA standards
Benefits
- Medical & dental for employee, spouse, and dependents
- Paid time off & paid holidays after 90 days
- Paid time off is accrued based on length of time with company
- 401k w/ 3% company match after 1 year and at least 1,000 hours
- Scrub reimbursement
Key Responsibilities
Perform clinical dental hygiene procedures including prophylaxis, scaling, root planing, and periodontal maintenance. Partner with dentists on treatment planning and educate patients on oral health and home care.
Requirements
Must be a Registered Dental Hygienist capable of performing clinical screenings, taking radiographs, and administering local anesthesia. Requires adherence to infection control and OSHA standards within a team-oriented practice.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Dental Hygiene Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$99k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $105k in an average-cost state. 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
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Living in Elm Grove
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $617k
- Typical market rent
- $3,421/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 19 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 96.9
- State income tax
- Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.