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Dental Hygienist

Dental HygienistFull-Time

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Job Description

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus

Exciting New Opportunity at Our New Facility Opening in October of 2027.

The Dental Hygienist plays a key role in supporting patients’ oral health by working collaboratively with dentists to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities include assessing oral health conditions, educating patients on effective oral hygiene practices, removing hard and soft deposits from tooth surfaces, and applying preventive treatments.

This role adheres to established policies and procedures to ensure care, comfort, and safety remain the top priorities. The Dental Hygienist contributes to a positive patient experience and supports overall clinical excellence in alignment with the mission and standards of the organization.

Essential Job Functions

1. Utilizes the dental hygiene process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate comprehensive patient care in alignment with clinical standards and patient needs.

2. Performs diagnostic and preventive clinical procedures under the direction of a dentist, following established policies and procedures to ensure safe and effective oral health care.

3. Accurately documents assessments, procedures, and education in the patient’s electronic dental record to support continuity of care and compliance.

4. Identifies and addresses patient education needs to promote self-care and support long-term oral health outcomes.

5. Provides professional customer service in person and by phone to respond to patient concerns, schedule needs, and general inquiries.

6. Participates in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and support the delivery of high-quality oral health services.

7. Conducts routine cleaning and maintenance of dental instruments and equipment to ensure proper function and safety in the clinical environment.

8. Collaborates with the dental team to ensure efficient and effective patient care; general patients, pediatric, geriatric, and special needs patients as needed.

9. Adheres to all infection control and sterilization procedures.

10. Maintains strict adherence to scheduled work hours with regular and reliable attendance.

11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

1. Associate’s degree in Dental Hygiene.

2. Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene.

3. Preferred two years experience practicing as a Dental Hygienist.

Certifications / Licenses

1. Unrestricted Wisconsin Registered Dental Hygienist license.

2. State of Wisconsin certification in the administration of local anesthesia.

3. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at time of hire, or within three-months of employment.

4. Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License required with an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR), per FHC guidelines.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Key Responsibilities

The Dental Hygienist assesses oral health, performs preventive clinical procedures, and educates patients on hygiene practices. They also maintain clinical equipment and ensure compliance with infection control and documentation standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate's degree in Dental Hygiene and a Wisconsin Registered Dental Hygienist license. Certification in local anesthesia and Basic Life Support (BLS) are also required.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentOral health educationLocal anesthesia administrationElectronic dental recordsClinical documentationInstrument maintenance

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, 46% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

What does the Dental Hygienist market look like in Wisconsin?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedDental Hygienist median $104k (middle half $99k–$109k)29 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingWisconsin index 94.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygienist listings in Wisconsin169 active5,813 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 46% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$1k sign-onWisconsin healthcare professional listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 13% offer loan repayment169 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

36 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

30 jobs
7
<$100k
13
$100k-120k
7
$120k-140k
3
$140k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

31 jobs
401k / retirement match
94%
CME allowance
45%
Sign-on bonus
39% this job
Loan repayment
13%
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

Dental Hygienist

$60-$70/hr
#4

Dental Hygienist

$65-$67/hr
+ 34 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.

Benefits & Perks

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus

Living in Wisconsin Rapids

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$233k
Typical market rent
$1,041/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 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.