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Elite Dental Partners
Arlington Heights, Illinois

Dental Hygienist

Dental Top 25% in Dental HygienePart-Time

Listed compensation

$85K - $98K

Listing transparency2 of 6 stated

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Employment & setting
Part-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

A team that is aligned and patient-focused creates a great environment for
patients, and for you as a member of the team. This is what we strive to be and
who we want to join us in providing the best care possible for patients to help
our communities be healthier, feel better, and smile with confidence.

We are seeking a Part-Time Dental Hygienist that shares our passion for patient
care and education, as well as creating a welcoming environment.

Responsibilities

* Perform periodontal procedures in a manner that is best for the patient in
accordance with all state dental board requirements
* Educate patients on strategies to prevent, diagnose, and treat periodontal
disease as well as maintaining their oral health. Discuss the links between
periodontal conditions and overall systemic health
* Chart conditions of periodontal disease for collaboration with the Dentist to
develop the appropriate treatment plan
* Work collaboratively with the team on scheduling, ensuring an exceptional
patient experience, and maintaining the condition of the practice and
equipment

Qualifications

* Dental hygiene licensure compliant with the State Dental Board with no
adverse actions
* Two (2) + years’ experience as a licensed Dental Hygienist preferred but not
required
* Excellent communication skills with both the team and patients
* Proficient with Microsoft Office products and working with dental software,
experience with Dentrix preferred

Benefits

As a valued team member, you’ll enjoy a rewarding career with growth
opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits for full-time

Dental Hygienists include

* Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
* Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
* Flexible Spending Accounts
* Wellness Program
* Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
* Quarterly Bonus Opportunities and incentives on hygiene products
* Employee Referral Program Bonuses
* 401k
* Career Growth Opportunities

An equal opportunity employer and an advocate for diversity and inclusion

#IN

Hourly rate
$41—$47 USD

We take great pride in helping our communities be healthier, feel better, and
smile with confidence.  Daily, we are driven by our vision to provide an elite
patient experience tailored to their needs to receive the best care possible.

Not only do our team members find it rewarding to help patients be healthier,
but they also enjoy being part of an organization that supports their growth.
Our commitment to professional development and promoting internally when
appropriate allows for tremendous career opportunities.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient EducationChartingTeam Collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Hygienist at Elite Dental Partners a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dental Hygiene — ranked against 1,748 active Dental Hygiene listings on WeekdayDoc.

Dental Hygiene Career Context

Elite Dental Partners holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 28 active listings.

Of the 50 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$44k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $44k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs

401k / retirement match
97% this job
Sign-on bonus
63%
CME allowance
47%
Loan repayment
10%
PSLF eligible
7%

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Work-life snapshot

6.6/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Dental Hygiene

Living in Arlington Heights

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$475k
Typical market rent
$1,985/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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About Elite Dental Partners

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, Illinois
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Program
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Quarterly Bonus Opportunities
Employee Referral Program Bonuses