Dental Hygienist

Legacy Vanguard Scott Group; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

A dental care provider in Arlington Heights, IL, seeks a full-time Dental Hygienist to perform cleanings and preventive dental care. The role involves educating patients about oral health, taking dental X-rays, and collaborating with a dental team for positive patient experiences. Candidates must be licensed to practice in Illinois and possess strong communication skills. Typical full-time benefits are offered, including medical and dental coverage and PTO.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in conducting oral cleanings, applying fluoride, and taking X-rays.
• Knowledge of dental hygiene procedures and infection control protocols.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to educate and interact professionally with patients of all ages.
• Great attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular cleanings and preventive dental care.
• Educate patients about maintaining oral health.
• Assist in assessing oral health conditions.
• Document patient care and collaborate with the dental team.

Skills

Conducting oral cleanings

Applying fluoride

Taking X-rays

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interacting with patients

Attention to detail

Education

Licensed or certified to practice dental hygiene in Illinois

Tools

Dental charting software

Modern dental tools

Job description

Arlington Heights, United States | Posted on 03/18/2026

This is a full-time on-site position as a Dental Hygienistlocated in Arlington Heights, IL. The Dental Hygienist will perform regular cleaningsand preventive dental care, educate patients about maintaining oral health,take, and process dental X-rays, and assist in assessing oral healthconditions. Additional responsibilities may include documenting patient careand collaborating with the dental team to ensure positive patient experience.

Requirements

• Proficiencyin conducting oral cleanings, applying fluoride, and taking X-rays
  
• Knowledgeof dental hygiene procedures and infection control protocols
  
• Strongcommunication and organizational skills
  
• Abilityto educate and interact professionally with patients of all ages
  
• Licensedor certified to practice dental hygiene in the state of Illinois
  
• Familiaritywith dental charting software and modern dental tools
  
• Greatattention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality patientcare
  
• Typical FT clinical benefits (medical/dental/vision, 401(k), PTO).