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Dental Associates
Franklin, Wisconsin

Dental Hygienist - Part Time

DentalNo weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$54-$71/hr

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Job Description

Shine brighter as a Dental Hygienist with us!

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Together we shine, one smile at a time. At Dental Associates, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional dental care while creating a welcoming environment for both our patients and team members. As part of our team, you can expect competitive compensation, personalized mentorship, continuing education (CE) offerings, and abundant career growth opportunities, all while being supported by a dedicated team.

Schedule Options

  • Monday 10am-6pm, Tuesday OFF, Wednesday 7am-3pm, Thursday OFF, Friday 7am-4pm, Saturday 1/month
  • Monday OFF, Tuesday 10am-6pm, Wednesday 7am-3pm, Thursday 7am-3pm, Friday OFF, Saturday 1/month

Compensation

  • Guaranteed hourly base pay of $51.00 with annual increases
  • Plus, unlimited bonus potential of an EXTRA $3.00-20.00 bringing pay to $54-71/hour

Culture

You’ll spend your time doing what you do best — building relationships and helping patients feel confident about their smiles — while our support teams handle the admin. You will also enjoy.

  • Team setting: stable schedules with a dedicated doctor and support staff create a cohesive teamwork-focused environment
  • Mentorship: enjoy individual support from our internal Hygiene Service Line leaders who advocate for our RDH teams
  • Growth potential: we have many examples of hygienists who have grown into leadership roles beyond chairside

Paid Time Off (PTO)

No forced vacations, take vacation on your time and your terms; you won't need to take vacation when your doctor does

  • PTO and paid holidays – for staff working 17 hours per week or more

Comprehensive Insurance

All staff working 30+ hours per week will qualify for full-time benefits. Employees working 17+ hours per week are eligible for select benefits.

  • Medical insurance (with HSA option) – for staff working 30 hours per week or more
  • Company paid LTD, STD, Life insurance and AD&D – starting at 30 hours
  • Dental insurance – starting at 17 hours

Other Benefits*

  • 401k with company match
  • Annual uniform allowance
  • In-house CE opportunities and annual CE reimbursement
  • Company Wellness Program with incentives
  • Pet Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Vision
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity
  • Critical Illness
  • Voluntary Accident

Job Responsibilities

  • Provide a positive experience throughout the entire patient interaction; from greeting, to seating and completing their in-clinic visit
  • Exhibiting excellent customer service to create a positive patient experience, ensuring all treatment is provided with an awareness of individual patient’s needs and concerns
  • Removing calculus deposits, accretions, stains, and cement from supra and sub-gingival surfaces of the teeth
  • Performing periodontal therapy, including scaling & root planning when prescribed
  • Completing head, neck and intra/extra-oral exams to detect any abnormal swelling or lesions that could indicated any type of pathology
  • Examining teeth and assessing periodontal health of each patient to prior to exam by dentist
  • Charting conditions of decay and disease for treatment as diagnosed by dentist assisting during examination

Job Requirements

  • State of Wisconsin hygiene license (recent or soon-to-be graduates are encouraged to apply!)
  • Ability to administer local anesthetic agents

The Company

At Dental Associates, we foster a culture which invites our patients into our "dental home" and provides our employees with a career, not just a job. Founded in 1974, Dental Associates is Wisconsin's largest family and dentist-owned dental group practice with 14 offices throughout the state.

Dental Associates is a strong company with the resources to continually invest in our overall growth and talented team members. Be part of a dynamic organization that will make you proud.

If you’re ready to grow your career in a place where teamwork, patient care, and professional development truly matter — we’d love to meet you. Apply today and join us in creating healthier, happier smiles!

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Key Responsibilities

The dental hygienist will provide comprehensive patient care, including performing periodontal therapy, scaling, and root planing. They are also responsible for charting dental conditions and assisting in the detection of oral pathologies during patient examinations.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid State of Wisconsin hygiene license and possess the ability to administer local anesthetic agents. Recent or soon-to-be graduates are encouraged to apply for this position.

Key Skills

Dental hygieneLocal anesthesia administrationClinical examinationCalculus removalDental radiographyHealth assessment

Dental Hygiene Career Context

Of the 42 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 38% have no call, 71% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $138k in an average-cost state. 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
6%
PSLF eligible
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 3.9
Better work-life than 50% of Dental Hygienist listings

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

  • No weekends

Living in Franklin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$450k
Typical market rent
$1,865/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.9
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Dental Associates

Medical Practices
Milwaukee, WI
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Guaranteed hourly base pay of $51.00 with annual increases
Unlimited bonus potential of an EXTRA $3.00-20.00 bringing pay to $54-71/hour
PTO and paid holidays for staff working 17 hours per week or more
Medical insurance (with HSA option) for staff working 30 hours per week or more
Company paid LTD, STD, Life insurance and AD&D starting at 30 hours
Dental insurance starting at 17 hours
401k with company match
Annual uniform allowance