Dental Hygienist
Listed compensation
$45-$53/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
- Dental Hygienist/Float Dental Hygienist
- Office Name: Parkside Dental
- Office Address: 1645 S. River Road, Suite 21, Des Plaines, IL 60018
Practice dentistry the way it was meant to be practiced — patient-centric focused, clinical and operational support, and purpose.
At Elite Dental Partners, we are a dentist-led organization built around a clinician-first culture. Our teams enjoy clinical independence while receiving the operational and administrative support they need to focus on what matters most; providing exceptional patient care.
Why Join Elite Dental Partners?
Compensation & Incentives
- Compensation: $45 - $53 with uncapped bonus earning potential
- Incentives on hygiene products
- Employee Referral Program Bonuses
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 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
- 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
- 401k
- Career Growth Opportunities
Build Your Future with Elite Dental Partners
At Elite Dental Partners, we give the teams the freedom to practice, the support to succeed, and the opportunity to grow. If you're ready for a dental career that offers more, we'd love to connect. Apply today to learn more about the opportunity.
- An equal opportunity employer and an advocate for diversity and inclusion.
- Hourly rate
- $45—$53 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.
Key Skills
Dental Hygiene Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$102k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $102k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 33% have no call, 57% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $94k–$110k | Dental Hygienist median $109k (middle half $102k–$114k)31 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$102k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Hygienist listings in Illinois | 175 active | 5,775 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 33% no call · 57% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Illinois healthcare professional listings: 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $6k) · 9% offer loan repayment175 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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