Dental Hygienist

CL 2884e405 9f00 4a88 bde2 031be075a81c; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 112,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Full benefits

401k match

CE reimbursement

Dental insurance

HSA option

Vision insurance

FSA

Wellness program

Job summary

Dental Associates in Wisconsin is seeking a Dental Hygienist to join our team and help patients love their smiles. We offer a $15,000 sign-on bonus and full benefits starting at 30 hours per week, with a strong mentorship culture and growth opportunities.

Expect a competitive base hourly rate with potential bonuses, ongoing CE opportunities, and a collaborative team environment that values patient care and professional development.

Qualifications

• Active Wisconsin hygiene license or imminent graduate status.
• Ability to provide patient-focused care and exceptional service.
• Comfort with local anesthetic administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide a positive patient experience from greeting to post-visit follow-up.
• Perform dental prophylaxis, scaling and root planing as prescribed.
• Assist dentist during exams and chart conditions for treatment.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Patient care

Local anesthesia

Education

State of Wisconsin hygiene license

Tools

Dental instruments

Job description

Shine brighter as a Dental Hygienist with us!

We’re currently offering a $15,000 sign-on bonus* plus full benefits starting 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
• Plus, unlimited bonus potential of an EXTRA $3.00-20.00 bringing pay to $54-71/hour
• Guaranteed$5,000Production 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 admin. 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

PAID TIME OFF (PTO)

• PTO and paid holidays – for staff working 17 hours per week or more
• No forced vacations, take vacation on your time and your terms; you won’t need to take vacation when your doctor does

COMPREHENSIVE INSURANCE*

• Medical insurance (with HSA option) – for staff working 30 hours per week or more
• Company paid LTD, STD, Life insurance and AD&D – starting at 30 hours
• Dental insurance – starting at 17 hours

OTHER BENEFITS*

• 401k with company match
• Annual uniform allowance
• In-house CE opportunities and annual CE reimbursement
• Company Wellness Program with incentives
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Vision
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity
• Critical Illness
• Voluntary Accident

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 to create a positive patient experience, 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 indicated any type of pathology
• Examining teeth and assessing periodontal health of each patient to 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 or soon-to-be graduates 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.

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