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Apple Tree Dental
Rochester, Minnesota

Licensed Dental Hygienist

Dental Above average in Dental HygieneFull-Time

Listed compensation

$48-$55/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 18m ago · Verified live

Job Description

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

Hours are: Monday-Thursday (4 days/week), 7 AM - 4:30 PM.

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

Hours are: Monday-Thursday (4 days/week), 7 AM - 4:30 PM.

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
  • Clinical experience preferred, but not required
  • Current CPR (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross
  • Local anesthesia/N2O certification
  • Valid state driver’s license

 

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 oral care, including scaling, root planing, and oral cancer screenings. They are also responsible for educating patients on oral hygiene 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, current CPR certification and local anesthesia/nitrous oxide certification are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Periodontal TherapyScaling And Root PlaningOral Hygiene EducationLocal Anesthesia AdministrationNitrous Oxide AdministrationPatient Records ManagementSafety Protocol Compliance

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Dental Hygienist at Apple Tree Dental a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Dental Hygiene — ranked against 1,813 active Dental Hygiene listings on WeekdayDoc.

Dental Hygiene Career Context

Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 33% have no call, 65% require no weekends.

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).

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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

6.4/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Dental Hygiene

Living in Rochester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$307k
Typical market rent
$1,650/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Rochester, MN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Apple Tree Dental

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

Benefits & Perks

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