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Elite Dental Partners
Saint Peters, Missouri

Dental Hygienist

Dental HygienistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$48-$61/hr

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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.

$10,000 Sign On Bonus! 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

$48—$61 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

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

Dentistry Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$113k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $125k in an average-cost state. 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Dental Hygienist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 25% in dental hygienistranked against 2,151 Dental Hygienist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$100k–$127kDental Hygienist median $98k (middle half $59k–$177k)66 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$125k in purchasing powerMissouri index 90.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygienist listings in Missouri147 active5,625 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repayment$48k sign-onMissouri healthcare professional listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 3% offer loan repayment147 active listings, Nov 2026
New Dentistry listings213 in the last 30 days209 the 30 days before (about the same)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.

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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

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
401k

Living in St. Peters

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$319k
Typical market rent
$1,687/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.1
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · St. Louis, MO-IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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