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Minnetonka, Minnesota

Licensed Dental Hygienist - Minnetonka

Dental HygienistIncludes weekendsNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60-$88/hr

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Job Description

Starting at $60 per hour, with the opportunity to earn up to $88 per hour through multiple incentive programs, plus a sign-on bonus!

Park Dental Minnetonka is looking for a compassionate and patient focused Dental Hygienist to join our friendly, team-oriented practice. We are proud of the care we provide and the relationships we build with our patients, and we are looking for someone who shares that same passion!

Why Join Park Dental

At Park Dental, our hygienists are an essential and valuable part of the care team. We focus on creating a supportive and positive environment where you can feel confident in your work and connected to your team.

What You Can Expect

  • Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package
  • Medical, dental, vision, and orthodontia coverage
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • 401(k) with company match and Roth options
  • Health savings account and flexible spending account options
  • Life insurance and short- and long-term disability
  • Pet insurance
  • Company supported continuing education and professional development
  • Opportunities for growth and career advancement
  • A doctor led, patient centered culture focused on quality care
  • A network of practices across the Twin Cities, Greater Minnesota, Wisconsin and Arizona

Responsibilities

Clinical Requirements

  • A current Minnesota or Wisconsin Hygienist License (dependent on location)
  • Certified to administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide analgesia in Minnesota and/or Wisconsin

Current CPR certification obtained through the American Heart Association health care provider course, the American Red Cross professional rescuer course, or an equivalent course.

Work Schedule: 3 Hygiene Positions Open @ Minnetonka:

  • 1st position w/Dr. Gammon:
  • M: 6:30am - 2:15pm
  • Tu: 6:30am - 2:15pm
  • W: 1:30pm - 8:15pm
  • Th: 8:30am - 4:15pm
  • F: Off
  • Sat: 7am - 2:45pm (approximately 7/year)
  • 2nd position w/Dr. Schnettler:
  • M-W: 6:30am - 2:15pmTh: 1:30pm - 8:15pmF: 6:30am - 4:15pm (w/1 hour lunch)Sat: 7am - 2:45pm (approximately 7 Saturdays per year)
  • 3rd position w/Dr. Schnettler: M: 6:30am - 2:15pm
  • Tu-Th: OffF 6:30am - 4:15pm (w/1 hour lunch)Sat 7am - 2:45pm (approximately 7 Saturdays per year)
  • Company Information
  • We love our communities!

Park Dental values being involved in the communities they serve through. Corporate sponsored volunteer events include Minnesota Dental Association's Give Kids a Smile Day, the American Heart Association Heart Walk, and Minnesota Mission of Mercy.

Since 1972, Park Dental has been owned and led by our doctors who are passionate about providing the best patient-centered care. New Dental Hygienists receive comprehensive training and one-on-one mentoring, to be set up for success. Our practices offer welcoming environments for patients and are equipped with state-of-the-art technology.

What Some of Our Employees Are Saying

"As a dental hygienist with Park Dental, we have the opportunity to engage patients in the process of improving and maintaining their oral health, which in turn leads to over-all health." -Berit Campbell, DH Mentor

"Like" our Park Dental careers page on Facebook for the latest updates about Park Dental! Park Dental is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Must hold a current Minnesota or Wisconsin Hygienist License and be certified to administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide. Requires current CPR certification from an approved provider.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Dental hygienePatient careLocal anesthesia administrationClinical documentationOral health educationTeam collaborationPatient communication

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 ~$154k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $156k 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, 40% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

What does the Dental Hygienist market look like in Minnesota?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in dental hygienistranked against 2,151 Dental Hygienist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$125k–$183kDental Hygienist median $120k (middle half $110k–$131k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$156k in purchasing powerMinnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygienist listings in Minnesota126 active5,716 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 40% no call · 48% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMinnesota healthcare professional listings: 34% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 13% offer loan repayment126 active listings, Nov 2026
New Dental Hygiene listings718 in the last 30 days500 the 30 days before (+44%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,151 Dental Hygienist listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Dental Hygienist - Minnetonka at Park 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. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

23 jobs · 16 employers
6
<$130k
10
$130k-150k
2
$156k
5
$183k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

23 jobs · 16 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
65% this job
CME allowance
65% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Licensed Dental Hygienist Float - East Metro

Park Dental · Minnetonka, Minnesota

$60-$88/hr
#2

Licensed Dental Hygienist - Stillwater

Park Dental · West Lakeland, Minnesota

$60-$88/hr
#3

Licensed Dental Hygienist - Edinbrook

$60-$88/hr
#4

Licensed Dental Hygienist - Riverdale

$60-$88/hr
+ 21 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Dental Hygienist listings

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

  • No call
  • Includes weekends
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About Park Dental

Dentists
Minneapolis/St. Paul
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, Orthodontia
Paid Time Off and Holidays
401(k) with Company Match and Roth Options
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance and Short/Long-Term Disability
Pet Insurance
Company-Supported Continuing Education
Sign-On Bonus

Living in Minnetonka

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$465k
Typical market rent
$1,822/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.8
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 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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