Dental Hygienist

Smile Brands Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 74,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Midwest Dental in Brown Deer, WI, supported by Smile Brands, is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) to join a patient‑centered team. The role emphasizes personalized care, ongoing education, and a supportive culture where new grads are welcomed and professional growth is encouraged.

You’ll perform preventive hygiene services, educate patients, and collaborate with dentists to deliver quality care in a welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited dental hygiene program.
• Current Wisconsin Dental Hygienist license or eligibility for licensure.
• New graduates are welcome!
• Current CPR certification.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to providing an exceptional patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive dental hygiene services and individualized patient care.
• Perform periodontal assessments, cleanings, scaling and root planing, and other hygiene procedures within your scope of practice.
• Educate patients on oral health, preventive care, and treatment recommendations.
• Partner with dentists and team members to deliver a positive, comfortable patient experience.
• Help patients feel confident about their oral health and excited to return.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

New graduates welcome

Patient care passion

Collaborative mindset

Education and prevention

Education

Dental Hygiene license

CPR certification

Job description

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) – Brown Deer, WI

Midwest Dental | Supported by Smile Brands

Love What You Do. Feel Valued Where You Work.

Looking for a dental hygiene opportunity where you can make a difference, feel supported, and genuinely enjoy coming to work?

At Midwest Dental in Brown Deer, WI, we're looking for a passionate Registered Dental Hygienist to join our team! Whether you're an experienced hygienist ready for a fresh start or a new graduate excited to begin your career, we want to help you thrive.

We believe great patient care starts with taking care of our people. That means respecting your clinical expertise, supporting your professional goals, and creating an environment where you can focus on what you do best — helping patients achieve healthier, happier smiles.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Your Skills. Your Expertise. Your Impact. Practice at the top of your license and use your clinical judgment to provide personalized, high-quality patient care.

• A Team That Has Your Back. Work alongside dental professionals who value collaboration, communication, and supporting one another.

• Build Relationships, Not Just Appointments. Get to know your patients, educate them on their oral health, and make a lasting difference in their lives.

• Keep Learning and Growing. Take advantage of company-paid continuing education, clinical resources, and professional development opportunities.

• New Grads Are Welcome! Start your career with access to guidance, training, and support as you build confidence in your clinical skills.

• Your Career, Your Future. Be part of a supportive dental organization that recognizes your contributions and encourages your growth.

What You'll Do

• Provide preventive dental hygiene services and individualized patient care.

• Perform periodontal assessments, cleanings, scaling and root planing, and other hygiene procedures within your scope of practice.

• Educate patients on oral health, preventive care, and treatment recommendations.

• Partner with dentists and team members to deliver a positive, comfortable patient experience.

• Help patients feel confident about their oral health and excited to return.

What We're Looking For

• Graduate of an accredited dental hygiene program.

• Current Wisconsin Dental Hygienist license or eligibility for licensure.

• A passion for patient care and building meaningful relationships.

• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, positive attitude.

• Experienced hygienists and recent graduates are encouraged to apply!

Ready for a Career That Makes You Smile?

At Midwest Dental, you're more than a provider — you're an important part of our team and the communities we serve.

Bring your passion for dental hygiene to our Brown Deer team and discover a place where your skills are appreciated, your growth is supported, and your work makes a difference.

Schedule (days/hours)

Monday-Thursday 8:00am-5:0pm

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

$54-$55

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].