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Excellence in Dentistry
Gurnee, Illinois

Dental Hygienist

Dental HygienistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$52+/hr

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Job Description

  • Dental Hygienist | $5,000 Sign-On Bonus | Excellence in Dentistry
  • Gurnee, IL | Full-Time | $5,000 Sign-On Bonus + Uncapped Bonus Potential
  • Ready for a hygiene role where you feel valued, supported, and excited to come to work?

Excellence in Dentistry is looking for a Dental Hygienist to join our growing team! We’re an established, modern practice with strong patient flow, a supportive team, and leadership that truly invests in our hygienists.

If you’re passionate about patient care and looking for a practice where you can build a long-term career — not just take another job — we’d love to meet you.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

  • $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
  • Uncapped Bonus Potential
  • Full-time opportunity with a consistent weekday schedule
  • Established practice with strong patient flow
  • Modern technology and updated equipment
  • Supportive, team-first culture
  • Growth opportunities and mentorship
  • Free continuing education opportunities
  • Leadership invested in your success and development
  • A team that values your skills, time, and contributions

Your Schedule

  • Monday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Compensation

We offer a competitive starting hourly rate of $52+ / hr, based on experience, qualifications, and skills. Dental Hygienists can also earn additional uncapped compensation through our hygiene incentive program.

Benefits for Team Members Working 30+ Hours

  • Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays
  • Scrub Allowance
  • CE Allowance
  • Employee Dental Discounts
  • FSA & HSA Options

Modern Technology + Support

We want our hygienists to have the tools and support they need to provide exceptional care. You’ll work with updated technology, modern equipment, experienced providers, and a collaborative team that has your back.

What You’ll Do

  • Provide preventive and periodontal care
  • Educate patients and provide personalized oral health guidance
  • Maintain accurate patient charts and treatment notes
  • Assist with periodontal diagnosis and charting
  • Build lasting relationships with patients
  • Collaborate with doctors and team members to deliver an exceptional patient experience

What We’re Looking For

  • Active Dental Hygienist license
  • CPR and X-Ray certifications
  • Friendly, positive, and patient-focused approach
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Team player who values collaboration
  • Passion for providing high-quality patient care

More Than a Practice — A Place to Belong

At Excellence in Dentistry, we want you to do what you love and love where you work. You’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact on your patients while growing alongside a team that recognizes and appreciates what you bring to the practice.

Ready for your next chapter? Apply today!

Interviews are being scheduled now — we’d love to meet you.

Key Responsibilities

Provide preventive and periodontal care while educating patients on personalized oral health. Maintain accurate patient records and collaborate with the dental team to ensure an exceptional patient experience.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active Dental Hygienist license along with current CPR and X-ray certifications. A friendly, patient-focused approach and strong communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Preventive carePatient educationX-ray certificationCPR certification

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 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, 38% have no call, 53% require no weekends.

What does the Dental Hygienist market look like in Illinois?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in dental hygienistranked against 2,151 Dental Hygienist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedDental Hygienist median $107k (middle half $96k–$111k)36 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingIllinois index 100.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygienist listings in Illinois183 active5,821 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 38% no call · 53% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois healthcare professional listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $18k) · 8% offer loan repayment183 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.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Hygienist at Excellence in Dentistry a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Dental Hygienist — ranked against 2,151 active Dental Hygienist listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

19 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

19 jobs · 14 employers
4
<$100k
2
$100k-120k
9
$120k-140k
4
$140k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

19 jobs · 14 employers
401k / retirement match
100%
Sign-on bonus
53% this job
CME allowance
53% this job
Loan repayment
11%
Relocation assistance
11%

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

$60-$70/hr
+ 17 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.4
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

Benefits & Perks

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus
Uncapped Bonus Potential
Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays
Scrub Allowance
CE Allowance
Employee Dental Discounts
FSA & HSA Options

Living in Gurnee

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$353k
Typical market rent
$1,944/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 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.