Dental Hygienist

Dental HygienistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$43 - $48/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 3mo 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 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

Hourly rate

$43—$48 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

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$95k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $102k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio 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, 68% require no weekends.

How does Elite Dental Partners compare as an employer?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 25% in dental hygienistranked against 2,151 Dental Hygienist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$89k–$100kDental Hygienist median $97k (middle half $88k–$104k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$102k in purchasing powerOhio index 92.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygiene listings in Ohio61 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All dental hygienist listings in Ohio179 active5,989 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 33% no call · 68% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedOhio healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $9k) · 7% offer loan repayment179 active listings, Nov 2026
New Dental Hygiene listings802 in the last 30 days438 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. Ohio figures use all dental hygienists: too few Ohio Dental Hygiene postings state pay.

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 Hygienist — ranked against 2,151 active Dental Hygienist listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

24 jobs · 18 employers
401k / retirement match
96% this job
Sign-on bonus
54%
CME allowance
50%
PSLF eligible
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Dental Hygienist listings

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

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About Elite Dental Partners

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, Illinois
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Quarterly bonuses
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts

Living in Oberlin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$230k
Median resident rent
$995/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

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

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