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Smile Brands
Saint Louis Park, Minnesota

Dental Hygienist

DentalNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$55 - $60/hr

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Dental Hygienist – Midwest Dental St. Louis Park (Supported by Smile Brands)

Build Relationships. Elevate Care. Love Where You Work.

At Midwest Dental St. Louis Park, supported by Smile Brands, you'll find more than a job—you'll find a team that values your expertise, supports your growth, and empowers you to make a lasting impact on patients' lives.

We combine the welcoming atmosphere of a neighborhood dental practice with the resources, technology, benefits, and career opportunities of a nationally recognized organization. Here, you'll have the clinical autonomy to provide exceptional care while working alongside a collaborative team that genuinely cares about your success.

Whether you're an experienced hygienist or looking to take the next step in your career, you'll be supported every step of the way.

What You'll Do

As a Dental Hygienist, you'll play a vital role in helping patients achieve and maintain lifelong oral health by:

  • Delivering high-quality preventive and therapeutic hygiene care tailored to each patient's needs
  • Performing periodontal assessments, charting, and evidence-based treatment planning
  • Educating patients on oral health, disease prevention, and the connection between oral and overall wellness
  • Building trusted relationships that encourage patient loyalty and long-term health outcomes
  • Partnering closely with dentists and clinical team members to identify treatment opportunities and enhance patient care
  • Utilizing advanced technology and clinical protocols to provide an exceptional patient experience
  • Creating a welcoming, judgment-free environment where every patient feels comfortable and cared for
  • Maintaining accurate clinical records while ensuring compliance with all regulatory and safety standards

Why You'll Love Working Here

Practice with Confidence

Enjoy the autonomy to care for your patients while being supported by an experienced team that values your clinical judgment and expertise.

Invest in Your Growth

Take advantage of company-paid continuing education, mentorship opportunities, and access to industry-leading clinical development programs.

Make a Meaningful Difference

Help patients improve not only their oral health, but their overall confidence, wellness, and quality of life.

Modern Technology & Resources

Work with tools and technology designed to help you provide efficient, high-quality care and elevate the patient experience.

Stability with Opportunity

Benefit from the support, resources, and career pathways available through Smile Brands while maintaining the close-knit feel of a local practice.

Qualifications

  • Active Dental Hygienist license in the State of Minnesota
  • Current CPR/BLS certification (or ability to obtain)
  • Commitment to providing exceptional patient care and education
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Passion for preventive dentistry and patient advocacy
  • Ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive compensation
  • Sign-on bonus opportunities (where applicable)
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Generous PTO accrual
  • Company-paid continuing education opportunities
  • Career advancement and leadership development programs

Join a Team That Makes People Smile

At Midwest Dental St. Louis Park, we believe great patient care starts with supporting great people. If you're looking for a practice where your voice matters, your growth is encouraged, and your work truly makes a difference, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today and discover the Smile Brands difference.

Position Overview

As a Dental Hygienist, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care by promoting oral health, preventing disease, and educating patients on maintaining healthy smiles. You’ll work closely with dentists and team members to create a positive, comfortable experience for every patient.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive dental hygiene procedures, including cleanings, scaling, and root planing
  • Conduct oral health assessments and document findings accurately
  • Take and develop dental radiographs (X-rays)
  • Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive care
  • Identify conditions such as gingivitis, periodontal disease, and other oral health concerns
  • Collaborate with dentists to develop and implement individualized treatment plans
  • Maintain infection control standards and ensure a safe clinical environment
  • Build strong, trusting relationships with patients to support long-term care

Qualifications

  • Current Dental Hygienist license in the state of Minnesota
  • Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene (accredited program)
  • CPR/BLS certification (or willingness to obtain)
  • Strong communication and patient education skills
  • Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care
  • Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Compensation

  • Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k, etc.)
  • Company-paid continuing education
  • Career growth and development opportunities
  • Supportive team culture and modern technology

Make a Difference Every Day

Join Midwest Dental St. Louis Park and be part of a team that values your expertise, supports your growth, and empowers you to make a lasting impact on patients’ lives.

Schedule (days/hours)

M-Friday business hours

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

  • Deliver high-quality standard of care through preventive treatments, diagnostics, and evidence-based protocols.
  • Educate and motivate patients toward better oral and overall health.
  • Collaborate with dentists and hygiene teammates to co-diagnose and personalize treatment.
  • Create a welcoming, judgement-free environment for every patient.
  • Stay current with new technologies and instruments that advance care.

Qualifications

Who We’re Looking For

  • A licensed dental hygienist who is passionate about patient care, education, and practicing at the top of their scope to improve oral health outcomes.
  • Either an active state hygiene license or eligibility to become licensed (new grads are welcome!)
  • A current CPR certification

Compensation

$55-$60

About Us

Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off (“PTO”), health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan.

Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 30 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!® Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site.

Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@smilebrands.com.

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Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Periodontal assessmentRadiographyClinical documentationTeam collaborationOral health assessmentEvidence-based practice

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 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, 3% are remote, 28% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

29 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution29 jobs · 22 employers

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<$110k
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$110k-125k
5
$125k-140k
1
$146k
2
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 22 employers

401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
58% this job
Sign-on bonus
38% this job
Loan repayment
13%
Relocation assistance
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$65-$75/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 3.9
Better work-life than 50% of Dental Hygienist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,151 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in St. Louis Park

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$399k
Typical market rent
$1,854/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.8
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 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Smile Brands

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
Sign-on bonus opportunities (where applicable)
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Generous PTO accrual
Company-paid continuing education opportunities
Career advancement and leadership development programs