Dental Hygienist

Dental Associates Ltd; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $10,000+

Health insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

CE reimbursement

Job summary

Dental Associates is seeking a Dental Hygienist to join their Wisconsin team. The role offers a guaranteed hourly base pay of $51.00 with annual increases, plus an unlimited bonus potential and a $5,000 production bonus in the first four months.

Benefits start at 30 hours per week, with health, vision, retirement, and CE reimbursement options. You’ll work with a dedicated team providing exceptional dental care.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills and ability to build positive patient experiences.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration within a dental care team.

Responsibilities

• Provide a positive patient experience from greeting through in-clinic visit.
• Perform prophylaxis and periodontal therapy as prescribed.
• Remove calculus, stains, and deposits from supra- and sub-gingival surfaces.
• Complete head, neck, and intra/extra-oral exams to detect abnormalities.
• Chart conditions of decay and disease for dentist-assist documentation.

Skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

Wisconsin hygiene license

Job description

Shine brighter as a Dental Hygienist with us!

Dental Associates offers a $10,000+ sign-on bonus and flexible scheduling. Plus, full benefits start at just 30 hours! But more importantly, you’ll join a team where you can grow, feel supported, and help patients love their smiles.

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.

Compensation

• Guaranteed hourly base pay of $51.00 with annual increases
• Unlimited bonus potential, averaging an extra $3-20/hour
• Guaranteed $5,000 Production Bonus in the first four months

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 administrative tasks. 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
• PTO
  • PTO and paid holidays for staff working 17+ hours per week
  • No forced vacations – take vacation on your time and your terms; you won’t need to take vacation when your doctor does
• Health insurance for part-time and full-time staff; hygienists working 30+ hours per week qualify for full-time benefits
• Vision insurance
• Company paid long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, AD&D insurance
• Health savings account (HSA) offered
• Flexible spending account (FSA) offered
• 401(k) with employer match
• In-house CE opportunities and annual CE reimbursement
• Company Wellness Program with incentives
• Pet Insurance

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 skills to create positive patient experiences, 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 indicate any type of pathology
• Examining teeth and assessing periodontal health of each patient 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 graduates or those graduating in December 2026 or May 2027 are encouraged to apply!)

Preferences

• Ability to administer local anesthetic agents strongly preferred

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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