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Midwest Dental
La Crosse, Wisconsin

Dental Hygienist 37255

Dental HygienistFull-Time

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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 hygienePatient educationCo-diagnosisTreatment planningOral health assessmentCommunicationClinical documentation

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.

What does the Dental Hygienist market look like in Wisconsin?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedDental Hygienist median $104k (middle half $99k–$114k)25 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingWisconsin index 94.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygienist listings in Wisconsin168 active5,803 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 44% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$15k sign-onWisconsin healthcare professional listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 13% offer loan repayment168 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, 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

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

27 jobs
5
<$95k
12
$95k-115k
4
$115k-135k
4
$135k-155k
2
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

29 jobs
401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
48%
Sign-on bonus
38% this job
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
10%

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

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$60-$70/hr
#4

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$65-$67/hr
+ 33 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 Midwest Dental

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

Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus ($15,000)
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Health Savings Account
Telemedicine
Flexible Spending Accounts

Living in La Crosse

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$272k
Typical market rent
$1,346/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.8
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.

BEA 2024 · La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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