Dental Hygienist 37255
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Job Description
- Dental Hygienist – Midwest Dental La Crosse, WI
- $15,000 SIGN ON BONUS for full time
- Where small-town warmth meets big career opportunity.
At Midwest Dental La Crosse, supported by Smile Brands, you’ll enjoy the best of both worlds – the close-knit, patient-focused feel of private practice with the advanced technology, benefits, and stability of a trusted organization.
Located along the majestic Mississippi River and surrounded by rolling bluffs, La Crosse is a true Wisconsin gem. Whether you’re exploring the scenic Grandad Bluff overlook, kayaking on the river, or strolling through the vibrant downtown filled with local shops, cafes, and art, you’ll feel right at home in this welcoming and active community.
If you’re passionate about patient connection, prevention, and delivering top-of-scope hygiene care, you’ll find purpose and joy here. We take pride in creating a workplace where our team members are supported, appreciated, and empowered to grow — both professionally and personally.
La Crosse, Wisconsin is a great place to work, offering a thriving business community, scenic riverfront, and excellent quality of life.
Why You’ll Love This Role
Autonomy with support. Enjoy the independence of private practice backed by the collaboration, mentorship, and resources of a supportive network.
Growth made easy. Access company-paid CE courses, mentorship, and development opportunities to elevate your skills and confidence.
Real patient impact. Build relationships that last — focusing on education, prevention, and care that improves long-term health outcomes in your community.
A culture that cares. Join a team that leads with kindness, empathy, and respect — where laughter and learning go hand in hand.
Love where you live and work. La Crosse offers the perfect mix of natural beauty, local flavor, and Midwestern charm — a place where your career and lifestyle can both thrive.
Responsibilities
What You’ll Do
- Deliver high-quality standard of care through preventive treatments, diagnostics, and evidence-based protocols.
- Educate and motivate patients toward better oral and overall health.
- Collaborate with dentists and hygiene teammates to co-diagnose and personalize treatment.
- Create a welcoming, judgement-free environment for every patient.
- Stay current with new technologies and instruments that advance care.
Qualifications
Who We’re Looking For
- A licensed dental hygienist who is passionate about patient care, education, and practicing at the top of their scope to improve oral health outcomes.
- Either an active state hygiene license or eligibility to become licensed (new grads are welcome!)
- A current CPR certification.
About
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.
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Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
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).
Of the 50 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Dental Hygienist median $104k (middle half $99k–$114k)25 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Wisconsin index 94.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Hygienist listings in Wisconsin | 168 active | 5,803 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 44% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $15k sign-on | Wisconsin healthcare professional listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 13% offer loan repayment168 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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