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Imagen Dental Partners
Wilmette, Illinois

Dental Hygienist

Dental HygienistNo weekendsFull-Time or Part-Time

Listed compensation

$55-$60/hr

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Job Description

General Overview

Dental Hygienist - Wilmette Family Dental

At Wilmette Family Dental, we believe dental care should be enjoyable, informative, and never stressful. Dr. Stella and our team have created a welcoming, patient-centered environment where both patients and team members thrive.

As we continue to grow, we're looking for a compassionate, patient-focused Registered Dental Hygienist to join our team as a valued provider and partner in delivering exceptional care.

  • Compensation & Schedule
  • $55-$60/hour based on experience
  • Lucrative uncapped bonus program
  • Enjoy flexibility of ANY 4-days of your choice

Schedule: Monday 8 AM–4:30 PM

  • Tuesday 8 AM–4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7 AM–2 PM
  • Thursday 8 AM–7 PM
  • Friday 8 AM–3 PM
  • Saturday 8am-2pm (If available 1st & 3rd Sat of each month)Sunday Closed
  • 60-minute lunch break
  • Why You'll Love Working Here!

You're a Provider

  • We trust our hygienists to practice at the top of their license and play a key role in patient care and treatment outcomes.
  • Industry-Leading Growth Opportunities
  • Exceptional continuing education opportunities
  • Mentorship and peer collaboration
  • Ongoing professional development support

Modern Technology

Work with advanced technology and tools that help you deliver outstanding patient care efficiently and confidently.

Comprehensive Benefits

Available for Both Full-time and Part-time Team Members

  • 401(k) with company match
  • Medical benefits
  • Pet insurance
  • Mental wellness resources
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Employee discount programs

Positive Team Culture

Join a supportive team that values collaboration, growth, and delivering an outstanding patient experience every day.

If you're looking for a practice that values your expertise, invests in your growth, and gives you the work-life balance you deserve, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today and help us continue creating healthier smiles in our community!

Responsibilities

As a Dental Hygienist, you will identify opportunities to discuss oral health hygiene of our patients as it relates to the mouth-body connection, including:

  • Review and update dental x-rays and chart notes while maintaining dental equipment and x-ray machine.
  • Record detailed narratives and probing depths for claims.
  • Ensure OSHA/HIPAA compliance.
  • Sterilize and maintain dental supplies.
  • Successfully complete Scaling and Root Planning and/or Prophylaxis.
  • Excel with placing fluoride varnish and sealants.
  • Serve as a point of escalation for both patient and team relations.
  • Maintain a safe and secure environment for patients and the team.

Qualifications

  • What are the must haves to join the team?
  • Ability to empathize and provide top-notch, positive, patient care while connecting with our diverse patient base.
  • A degree or certificate in hygiene from an accredited program and a valid state license.
  • CPR certification.

Certification in Local Anesthesia Administration

Our team is committed to excellence in all aspects of patient care and dentistry. We believe in the importance of patient relationships built on mutual respect, kindness and trust. If exceptional care and a healthy work culture appeals to you, we would love to meet you. Apply today!

Our commitment to inclusion is woven into the core of who we are. We believe that we are strongest when we embrace the voices of our team members, patients, partners, and the communities we serve.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, status as a covered veteran, or any other class protected by federal, state, and local laws.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Dental hygieneFluoride varnish applicationSealant applicationX-ray imagingOSHA complianceDental chartingSterilizationCommunicationEmpathy

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 ~$120k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $120k 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, 45% have no call, 43% require no weekends.

What does the Dental Hygienist market look like in Illinois?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.7 / 10 · above average in dental hygienistranked against 2,151 Dental Hygienist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$114k–$125kDental Hygienist median $104k (middle half $88k–$109k)32 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$120k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygienist listings in Illinois182 active5,813 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 45% no call · 43% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusIllinois healthcare professional listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 8% offer loan repayment182 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,151 Dental Hygienist listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

19 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

19 jobs · 12 employers
4
<$105k
1
$125k
8
$130k-155k
2
$156k
4
$183k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

19 jobs · 12 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
68% this job
Sign-on bonus
63% this job
Loan repayment
11%
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Licensed Dental Hygienist - Stillwater

Park Dental · West Lakeland, Minnesota

$60-$88/hr
#2

Licensed Dental Hygienist - Edinbrook

Park Dental · Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

$60-$88/hr
#3

Licensed Dental Hygienist - Riverdale

$60-$88/hr
#4

Licensed Dental Hygienist - Champlin

$60-$88/hr
+ 17 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 5.7
Better work-life than 70% of Dental Hygienist listings

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

  • No weekends
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About Imagen Dental Partners

Hospitals and Health Care
Scottsdale, Arizona
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) with company match
Medical Benefits
Pet Insurance
Mental Wellness Resources
Paid Time Off and Holidays
Employee Discount Programs
Lucrative Uncapped Bonus Program

Living in Wilmette

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$699k
Typical market rent
$3,794/mo
Residents’ average commute
35 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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