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Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Dental Hygienist

Dental HygienistNo callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$40-$45/hr

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Job Description

Dental Hygienist (RDH) – Full-Time or Part-Time | Flexible Schedule | Eau Claire, WI

Midwest Dental – Eau Claire Oakwood

Looking for a hygiene opportunity that fits your life, not the other way around?

At Midwest Dental in Eau Claire Oakwood, we're looking for a Registered Dental Hygienist who wants more than just another job. Whether you're looking for a part-time schedule that gives you more flexibility or a full-time opportunity to grow your career, we'd love to meet you!

We believe great patient care starts with hygienists who feel supported, respected, and empowered to do what they do best. Here, you'll have the opportunity to practice at the top of your scope, build lasting relationships with patients, and be part of a team that values your clinical expertise.

A Schedule That Works for You

Full-Time or Part-Time Opportunities Available!

Our current schedule includes:

  • Monday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM — Enjoy an early start to your weekend!

Looking for full-time hours? We have the flexibility to add additional days to create a full-time schedule.

Whether you're looking for a few days a week or a full-time career, let's talk about what works for you!

Why You'll Love Being a Hygienist Here

Your skills matter. Practice at the top of your scope and use your clinical judgment, education, and expertise to provide exceptional patient care.

Flexibility that fits your lifestyle. Choose a part-time schedule or explore additional hours for a full-time opportunity.

Patients, not just appointments. Build meaningful relationships with patients and make a lasting impact on their oral and overall health.

Keep learning and growing. Take advantage of company-paid continuing education, clinical resources, and professional development opportunities.

A team that supports you. Work alongside dental professionals who value collaboration, communication, and quality care.

Make a real difference. Help patients feel comfortable, confident, and empowered to take charge of their oral health.

New graduates welcome! Whether you're just starting your hygiene career or bringing years of experience, we value what you bring to the team.

Your Career. Your Schedule. Your Impact.

You worked hard to become a dental hygienist, and you deserve an opportunity where your skills are appreciated and your career can continue to grow.

If you're looking for flexibility, clinical support, and the chance to make a difference in your patients' lives, Midwest Dental in Eau Claire Oakwood could be the perfect fit.

Apply today! We'd love to connect and learn what you're looking for in your next hygiene opportunity.

Schedule (days/hours)

Monday 7:30-5:00, Wednesday 7:00-4:00, Friday 7:00-1:00

Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality preventive dental hygiene care using evidence-based protocols.
  • Perform appropriate assessments, diagnostics and preventive treatments within your scope of practice.
  • Educate patients on oral hygiene, prevention and the connection between oral and overall health.
  • Build trusting relationships with patients and create a welcoming, judgment-free experience.
  • Collaborate with dentists and hygiene teammates to identify patient needs and personalize treatment.
  • Stay current with dental technologies, instruments and best practices that enhance patient care.
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow applicable safety and compliance standards.

Qualifications

  • Licensed Dental Hygienist or eligible to become licensed in the state of practice.
  • New graduates are welcome!
  • Current CPR certification.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Passion for patient care, education and prevention.
  • Commitment to providing an exceptional patient experience.
  • A collaborative, positive approach to working with patients and teammates.

Compensation

$40-$45/Hr.

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. As a dental hygienist, you'll also enjoy complimentary CEs and access to other internal training opportunities to support your growth.

Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 28 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.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Preventive dental careOral health educationDiagnostic assessments

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$88k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $94k in an average-cost state. 60.7% of Wisconsin 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, 65% require no weekends.

How does Smile Brands compare as an employer?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.1 / 10 · top 25% in dental hygienistranked against 2,151 Dental Hygienist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$83k–$94kDental Hygienist median $99k (middle half $99k–$104k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$94k in purchasing powerWisconsin index 94.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygiene listings in Wisconsin72 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All dental hygienist listings in Wisconsin172 active6,022 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 40% no call · 65% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedWisconsin healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 12% offer loan repayment172 active listings, Nov 2026
New Dental Hygiene listings827 in the last 30 days451 the 30 days before (+83%)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. Wisconsin figures use all dental hygienists: too few Wisconsin Dental Hygiene postings state pay.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Hygienist at Smile Brands a 7.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dental Hygienist — ranked against 2,151 active Dental Hygienist listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

23 jobs · 17 employers
9
<$120k
2
$125k
7
$130k-140k
4
$140k-150k
1
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs · 17 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
59%
Sign-on bonus
55%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Dental Hygienist| $40,000 Tuition Reimbursement

Platinum Dental Services · Colorado Springs, Colorado

$65-$75/hr
#2

Dental Hygienist

Smile Brands · Vienna, Virginia

$68-$72/hr
#3

Dental Hygienist | $40,000 in Tuition Reimbursement

$60-$70/hr
#4

Dental Hygienist

$70+/hr
+ 21 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 7.1
Better work-life than 90% of Dental Hygienist listings

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

  • No call
  • No weekends
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About Smile Brands

Hospitals and Health Care
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1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid time off
Health insurance
Dental
Vision
Health savings account
Telemedicine
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance

Living in Eau Claire

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$299k
Typical market rent
$1,119/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.8
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Eau Claire, WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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