Licensed Dental Hygienist - Minnetonka
Listed compensation
$60-$88/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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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 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.
| 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 | $125k–$183k | Dental Hygienist median $120k (middle half $110k–$131k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$156k in purchasing power | Minnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Hygienist listings in Minnesota | 126 active | 5,716 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 40% no call · 48% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Minnesota healthcare professional listings: 34% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 13% offer loan repayment126 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Dental Hygiene listings | 718 in the last 30 days | 500 the 30 days before (+44%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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.
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