Apple Tree Dental logo
Apple Tree Dental
New Brighton, Minnesota

Licensed Dental Hygienist

DentalFull-Time

Listed compensation

$48-$55/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 1 day ago · Verified live

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Licensed Dental Hygienist to join our team in New Brighton, MN - MOBILE Clinic. Our flexible staffing model allows you to choose your schedule, giving you the work-life balance you need while providing excellent patient care. As an integral part of our dental team, you will play a crucial role in promoting oral health through direct patient care and education.

\n

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive oral hygiene care, including prophylaxis, scaling, and root planing.
  • Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive care.
  • Assess and document patient conditions, collaborating with the dental team for optimal treatment plans.
  • Administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide as permitted by state regulations.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records using Open Dental and other dental software.
  • Adhere to infection control protocols and maintain a clean, safe working environment.

Travel as needed to support community sites, which may include driving a company vehicle or personal transportation when necessary.

Requirements

  • Graduation from an accredited school of dental hygiene.
  • Active Minnesota Dental Hygienist License.
  • 2-4 years of clinical experience preferred.
  • Current CPR (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
  • Local anesthesia and nitrous oxide certification.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills in English.
  • Ability to work under a signed Collaborative Agreement following state and company regulations.
  • Proficiency or willingness to learn Open Dental software, Microsoft Office, and other necessary systems.
  • Valid driver’s license (based on clinic location) and willingness to travel as needed.

Why Join Us?

  • Flexible schedule – choose the shifts that fit your availability.
  • Competitive compensation.
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patient education and preventive care.
  • Work with a supportive team dedicated to high-quality dental services.

\n

$48 - $55 an hour

\n

If you're a passionate Licensed Dental Hygienist looking for flexibility and a rewarding work environment, apply today

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Local anesthesia administrationNitrous oxide administrationClinical documentation

Dental Hygiene Career Context

Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 33% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$107k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $109k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution27 jobs · 21 employers

9
<$105k
4
$105k-115k
6
$115k-125k
2
$125k-135k
6
$135k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks20 jobs

401k / retirement match
90%
CME allowance
60%
Sign-on bonus
55%
Loan repayment
15%
Relocation assistance
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Dental Hygienist

Independence Dental Services LP · Chicago, Illinois

$75/hr
#2

Dental Hygienist

Platinum Dental Services · Colorado Springs, Colorado

$65-$75/hr
#3

Dental Hygienist (RDH)$10,000 Sign On Bonus!

$60-$65/hr
#4

Dental Hygienist

$60-$65/hr
+ 25 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 2.8
Better work-life than 40% of Dental Hygienist listings

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

Living in New Brighton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$367k
Typical market rent
$1,359/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

Apple Tree Dental logo

About Apple Tree Dental

Hospitals and Health Care
Mounds View, MN
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedule – choose the shifts that fit your availability
Competitive compensation
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patient education and preventive care
Work with a supportive team dedicated to high-quality dental services