Licensed Dental Hygienist
Listed compensation
$48-$55/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
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
Dental Hygiene 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, 45% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in dental hygienist | ranked against 2,151 Dental Hygienist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $100k–$114k | Dental Hygienist median $135k (middle half $119k–$154k)35 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$109k in purchasing power | Minnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Hygiene listings in Minnesota | 72 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All dental hygienist listings in Minnesota | 132 active | 5,814 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 45% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $55k loan repayment | Minnesota healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 14% offer loan repayment132 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Dental Hygiene listings | 793 in the last 30 days | 436 the 30 days before (+82%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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 Hygienist — ranked against 2,151 active Dental Hygienist listings on WeekdayDoc.
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Benefits & Perks
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$60-$88/hrWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,151 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Benefits & Perks
Living in Rochester
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $305k
- Typical market rent
- $1,602/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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.