Dental Hygienist

Smile Brands Inc.; Elgin (IL); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

Telemedicine

FSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Complimentary CE

Job summary

Smile Brands Inc. is seeking a Dental Hygienist in Illinois to provide high-quality preventive care, educate patients, and work closely with a collaborative dental team. You’ll engage with patients to promote oral and overall health and participate in ongoing professional development.

Schedule options include regular hours with a focus on patient care excellence, and company-paid CE opportunities to support growth and clinical skills. Competitive compensation is provided along with benefits.

Qualifications

• Licensed Dental Hygienist in the state of practice or eligible to become licensed.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills essential.
• Passion for patient care, education and prevention; collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality preventive dental hygiene care using evidence-based protocols.
• Perform assessments, diagnostics and preventive treatments within scope.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and link to overall health.
• Build trusting, welcoming patient experiences.
• Collaborate with dentists and hygiene teammates to tailor care.
• Stay current with dental technologies and best practices.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and safety standards.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed Dental Hygienist (state license)

CPR certification

Job description

Overview

As a Dental Hygienist, you’ll play an important role in helping patients achieve healthier smiles and better overall health. You’ll have the opportunity to practice at the top of your scope, build meaningful relationships with patients and work alongside a collaborative dental team.

Whether you’re an experienced hygienist or a new graduate beginning your career, you’ll have access to clinical support, continuing education and opportunities to keep growing your skills.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Practice at the top of your scope — Use your clinical skills, education and expertise to make a meaningful difference in patient care.
• Build patient relationships — Educate and empower patients to take an active role in their oral and overall health.
• Work as a team — Collaborate with dentists and fellow hygienists to provide personalized, comprehensive care.
• Keep growing — Access company-paid CE, training and professional development opportunities.
• Make an impact — Help patients feel comfortable, informed and confident about their care.
• Join a team that cares — Work in a supportive, welcoming environment where kindness, empathy and respect matter.

Schedule (days/hours)

Monday-Wednesday 8am-5pm, 1 hour lunch Thursdays alternate 7am-1pm, no lunch and 7am-5pm, 1 hour lunch,

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality preventive dental hygiene care using evidence-based protocols.
• Perform appropriate assessments, diagnostics and preventive treatments within your scope of practice.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, prevention and the connection between oral and overall health.
• Build trusting relationships with patients and create a welcoming, judgment-free experience.
• Collaborate with dentists and hygiene teammates to identify patient needs and personalize treatment.
• Stay current with dental technologies, instruments and best practices that enhance patient care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow applicable safety and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Licensed Dental Hygienist or eligible to become licensed in the state of practice.
• New graduates are welcome!
• Current CPR certification.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for patient care, education and prevention.
• Commitment to providing an exceptional patient experience.
• A collaborative, positive approach to working with patients and teammates.

Compensation

$48-58

About Us

Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off (“PTO”), health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan. As a dental hygienist, you'll also enjoy complimentary CEs and access to other internal training opportunities to support your growth.

Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 28 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone! Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site.

Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].