Overview

Join Our Caring Dental Team as a Part-Time Registered Dental Hygienist

Our busy and well-established private family practice is seeking an experienced Dental Hygienist to become a valued member of our team. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional dental care in a warm and welcoming environment, prioritizing patient comfort and satisfaction at every visit. As we transition into a new chapter due to the retirement of one of our beloved hygienists, we are eager to welcome a dedicated professional with 2-3 years of experience who shares our commitment to high standards and a passion for dental hygiene. New RDH graduates with previous dental office experience should feel free to apply as well.

Responsibilities

In this part-time role, you will deliver high-quality preventive care to our family patient population — including children and adults — with one patient per hour, seven patients a day, to ensure thorough, unhurried appointments., Your primary clinical duties will include:

• Performing prophylaxis and periodontal maintenance cleanings
• Maintaining accurate patient records and clinical documentation using the practice's dental software system using the practice's dental software system
• Providing personalized patient education on oral hygiene and preventive care

You will be responsible for tasks such as:

• calculus removal
• dental charting
• fluoride treatment
• gingivitis screening and treatment
• scaling and root planing

Compensation & Benefits

To support our hygienists, we provide comprehensive personal protective equipment (PPE), including:

• goggles
• nitrile gloves
• regular masks
• advanced air filtration systems

We take the health and safety of our team seriously, adhering to stringent safety protocols.

We believe in fostering a rewarding work experience, which is why we offer a competitive wages- from $45 to $65 hourly depending on experience, and the flexibility of a part-time schedule, allowing you to maintain an optimal work-life balance. With a typical setup of one patient at a time and an hour dedicated to each appointment, you can fully focus on delivering the best care possible. Please note- This role requires a shift on Monday, Tuesday and two Saturdays a month Sep. through May and one Saturday a month June through August from 8am to 12pm.

If you are enthusiastic, dedicated, and ready to make a positive impact on our patients' lives, we would love to meet you! Your expertise could be the perfect addition to our committed and friendly team.

Requirements

Required

• Active Illinois Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license in good standing
• CPR
• 2–3 years of clinical dental hygiene experience

Preferred

• Dentrix

About the Company

Our team consists of We are a team of 10, which includes 2 full time dentists, 3 hygienists, 3 dental assistants and two front desk staff. . Our practice is equipped with Digital xrays, Panoramic xrays, CT scans, intra-oral cameras, state of the art sterilization equipment, , enabling our clinicians to deliver modern, high-quality care. .