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Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

Dental Hygienist

Dental HygienistFull-Time

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Job Description

Dental Hygienist – $5,000 Sign-On Bonus | Sturgeon Bay, WI

Midwest Dental | Supported by Smile Brands

Love What You Do. Feel Valued Doing It.

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Looking for a dental hygiene opportunity where your skills are appreciated, your voice matters, and you can make a difference in your patients' lives?

At Midwest Dental in Sturgeon Bay, WI, we're looking for a Registered Dental Hygienist who is passionate about patient care and ready to join a welcoming, collaborative team.

Whether you're an experienced hygienist or a new graduate beginning your career, you'll have the opportunity to grow professionally, build lasting patient relationships, and practice with confidence.

You'll enjoy the close-knit feel of a local dental practice with the resources, continuing education, and professional support of Smile Brands.

Why You'll Love Working Here

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus! Start your next chapter with an added incentive.

Practice at the Top of Your Scope: Use your clinical expertise and judgment to deliver personalized, high-quality patient care.

Be Valued as a Clinician: Work with a team that respects your knowledge, appreciates your contributions, and supports your success.

Build Meaningful Relationships: Get to know your patients and make a lasting difference in their oral and overall health.

Grow Your Career: Take advantage of company-paid continuing education, clinical development, and opportunities to expand your skills.

New Graduates Welcome: Begin your career in an environment that encourages learning, teamwork, and professional growth.

Enjoy a Supportive Team: Collaborate with colleagues who share your commitment to exceptional patient care.

What You'll Do

As a Dental Hygienist, you'll play an essential role in helping patients achieve healthier smiles and greater confidence in their oral health.

Provide preventive and therapeutic dental hygiene services, including cleanings, periodontal assessments, and scaling and root planing.

  • Educate patients on preventive care and the connection between oral health and overall wellness.
  • Develop individualized care recommendations based on each patient's needs.
  • Partner with dentists and team members to deliver a positive, comfortable patient experience.
  • Build trusting relationships that encourage long-term oral health.
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow infection control and safety standards.

What We're Looking For

  • Active Wisconsin Dental Hygienist license or eligibility for licensure.
  • Graduate of an accredited dental hygiene program.
  • Current CPR/BLS certification or ability to obtain.
  • Strong communication and patient education skills.
  • A compassionate, positive, team-oriented approach to patient care.
  • Experienced hygienists and new graduates are encouraged to apply!

Ready to Find Your Dental Home?

At Midwest Dental Sturgeon Bay, we believe great patient care starts with a team that feels supported, respected, and valued.

If you're looking for a place where you can grow, build meaningful relationships, and truly enjoy what you do, we'd love to meet you.

  • Apply today and take the next step in your dental hygiene career!
  • $5,000 Sign-On Bonus Available!

Schedule (days/hours)

Mon. 8-5, Tues. 8-5, Wed. 7-4, Thurs. 8-5

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

45.00

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

Communication skillsPreventive dental care

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Smile Brands ranks #4 of 10 employers hiring Dental Hygienist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

What does the Dental Hygienist market look like in Wisconsin?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedDental Hygienist median $104k (middle half $99k–$114k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingWisconsin index 94.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygienist listings in Wisconsin177 active5,724 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 43% no call · 57% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedWisconsin healthcare professional listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 12% offer loan repayment177 active listings, Nov 2026
New Dental Hygiene listings734 in the last 30 days471 the 30 days before (+56%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Smile Brands#4 of 10 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

31 jobs · 28 employers
10
<$105k
9
$105k-120k
3
$120k-135k
7
$135k-150k
2
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

36 jobs · 28 employers
401k / retirement match
89% this job
CME allowance
47%
Sign-on bonus
36% this job
Relocation assistance
3%
PSLF eligible
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Dental Hygienist | $40,000 in Tuition Reimbursement

Platinum Dental Services · Wheat Ridge, Colorado

$70-$75/hr
#2

Dental Hygienist| $40,000 Tuition Reimbursement

Platinum Dental Services · Colorado Springs, Colorado

$65-$75/hr
#3

Dental Hygienist | $40,000 in Tuition Reimbursement

$60-$70/hr
#4

Dental Hygienist

$70+/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% 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 Smile Brands

Hospitals and Health Care
Costa Mesa, California
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account
Telemedicine
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance

Living in Sturgeon Bay

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$425k
Typical market rent
$1,550/mo
Residents’ average commute
13 min
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.

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