Registered Dental Hygienist
Listed compensation
$50 - $55/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
- Description
- Company: Webster Dental Care Edison Park
- Location: Chicago, IL
- Job Type: Full-Time (Accepting Part-time applicants as well)
Webster Dental Care believes that exceptional oral health starts with outstanding education and preventative care. We don’t just look at teeth; we look at the whole person.
We are seeking a passionate, skilled, and collaborative Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) who views their role as more than "just cleaning teeth." If you are a natural educator and a supportive team player who thrives in a positive, patient-first environment, we would love to meet you!
What You’ll Do (Your Impact)
Be a Patient Educator & Coach: Empower patients by customizing home-care routines, explaining the oral-systemic connection, and providing compassionate nutritional and lifestyle counseling.
Deliver Outstanding Preventive Care: Perform thorough screenings, periodontal charting, be proficient in taking digital radiographs & intraoral images, and perform prophy and periodontal services using a Cavitron.
Collaborate Seamlessly: Work hand-in-hand with our dentists and clinical team to co-diagnose, build comprehensive treatment plans, and foster a warm, welcoming environment for our patients. Deliver pre- and post-op instructions to patients.
Own Your Space: Maintain clinical notes, practice exceptional sterilization and infection control protocols, and keep your operatory running smoothly.
Who You Are
A Supportive Collaborator: You are a true team player—adaptable, solution-oriented, and always willing to support a colleague when the day gets busy.
An Empathetic Communicator: You have a talent for putting anxious patients at ease and translating complex dental concepts into easy-to-understand, actionable advice.
Detail-Oriented & Clinical: You hold yourself to high clinical standards and take pride in thorough, high-quality patient care.
Credentialed: You possess an active Illinois Dental Hygienist License, Local Anesthesia certification, and CPR certification.
What We Offer
Competitive Compensation:
Excellent hourly rate of $50-$55/+ a $5,000 sign-on bonus. Potential for commission bonuses.
- Health, Vision, Dental, 401(k) matching, paid time off.
- Continuing Education Allowance
True Support & Balance: Ample time allocated per patient (we respect your clinical pace and do not believe in rushing quality care).
A Positive Culture: A low-drama, highly supportive, and modern clinical environment where your voice is heard, and your expertise is respected.
How to Apply
Ready to join a team that values your clinical skills and passion for education?
Please submit your resume and a brief note explaining why patient education is important to you at crystal.w@webster.dental or apply directly.
Webster Dental Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requirements
- Skill and Qualification Requirements
- CODA-accredited Associate degree in Dental Hygiene
- Licensed Illinois dental hygienist
- Certification in CPR/BLS
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations (HIPAA, OSHA)
- Maintaining dental equipment and preparing it for use
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Compassionate, warm, and outgoing
- Dedicated to details
- The ability to meet the demands of the job requires physical stamina
- Software experience with Dentrix
- The ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods of time
- The ability to wear a face mask for a long period of time
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive preventive dental care, including screenings, periodontal services, and digital imaging. Act as a patient educator by customizing home-care routines and explaining the oral-systemic connection.
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Dental Hygienist at Webster Dental Care 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
Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$109k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $109k 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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