Licensed Dental Hygienist
Listed compensation
$48-$55/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
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
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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