Dental Hygienist

Smile Brands Inc.; Waunakee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health, dental, vision

HSAs

Telemedicine

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k plan

Complimentary CEs

Internal training opportunities

Job summary

Smile Brands Inc. is seeking a licensed Dental Hygienist for our Waunakee, Wisconsin practice. You will deliver preventive and periodontal care, educate patients, and work with a collaborative dental team to provide patient-centered care.

You'll enjoy working with top technology, ongoing CE opportunities, and a supportive culture as part of a growing national organization. This role emphasizes quality care and patient relationships.

Qualifications

• Licensed dental hygienist with a passion for preventive care.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to clinical excellence and ongoing education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver preventive and periodontal care to patients to high clinical standards.
• Educate patients on oral health, home care, and treatment recommendations.
• Collaborate with dentists and hygiene teammates to personalize treatment.
• Create a welcoming, judgement-free environment for every patient.
• Stay current with new technologies and instruments that advance care.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Team player

Lifelong learner

Education

Wisconsin hygienist license

CPR certification

Job description

Overview

Dental Hygienist - Join Our Growing Team at Midwest Dental Waunakee. Help shape the future of a thriving practice. At Midwest Dental Waunakee, supported by Smile Brands, we're growing—and because of that growth, we're expanding our clinical team and welcoming an additional doctor to better serve our community. This is an exciting opportunity for a Dental Hygienist who wants more than just a job. You'll join a collaborative, patient-centered practice where your expertise is valued, your schedule stays productive, and your impact is felt every day. Here, you'll enjoy the close-knit feel of private practice with the strength, technology, continuing education, and career opportunities of a trusted national organization.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Be part of an exciting growth story. Join a successful, expanding practice that's investing in its future, its patients, and its team.
• Practice at the top of your license. Deliver exceptional preventive care while utilizing the latest technology and evidence-based clinical protocols.
• Build meaningful patient relationships. Become a trusted partner in helping patients achieve healthier smiles through education, prevention, and personalized care.
• Supportive doctors and teammates. Work alongside an experienced, collaborative clinical team that values your expertise and encourages open communication.
• Grow your career. Take advantage of company-paid continuing education, mentorship, leadership development, and opportunities to expand your clinical skills.
• Stability with flexibility. Enjoy the warmth and autonomy of private practice backed by the resources, benefits, and support of Smile Brands.

What You'll Do

• Deliver outstanding preventive and periodontal care while maintaining the highest clinical standards.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, screenings, periodontal charting, radiographs, and preventive treatments.
• Educate patients on oral health, home care, and treatment recommendations that improve long-term outcomes.
• Partner closely with doctors and the dental team to provide seamless, patient-focused care.
• Build trust with patients while creating positive experiences that keep them returning for years to come.
• Help foster a welcoming, collaborative culture where patients and teammates feel valued.

What You'll Bring

• Current Dental Hygienist license (or ability to obtain licensure in Wisconsin).
• Passion for providing exceptional patient care.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to clinical excellence and lifelong learning.
• A positive, team‑first attitude and desire to contribute to a growing practice.

Schedule (days/hours)

Monday 8am-4:30pm, Tuesday 8am-4:30pm, Wednesday 8am-4:30pm, Thursday 8am-4:30pm

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality standard of care through preventive treatments, diagnostics, and evidence‑based protocols.
• Educate and motivate patients toward better oral and overall health.
• Collaborate with dentists and hygiene teammates to co‑diagnose and personalize treatment.
• Create a welcoming, judgement‑free environment for every patient.
• Stay current with new technologies and instruments that advance care.

Qualifications

• A licensed dental hygienist who is passionate about patient care, education, and practising at the top of their scope to improve oral health outcomes.
• Either an active state hygiene license or eligibility to become licensed (new grads are welcome!)
• A current CPR certification.

Benefits

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.

About Our Company

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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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].