Dental Hygienist: Educator in Preventive Care

Smalltown Dental; Hopedale (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K (We Match!)

Health Insurance

CE allowance

Hygiene Bonus

Uniform Allowance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Smalltown University - Education &

Daily Support - from Leadership Team

Volunteer Time Off

Job summary

Smalltown Dental in Hopedale, IL is seeking a Dental Hygienist to educate patients on oral health, perform cleanings, take radiographs, and support treatment planning under the dentist's guidance.

You will gather patient records, update medical histories, and maintain infection control while delivering compassionate care. This role offers a supportive leadership team, benefits, and a culture that values education and growth.

Responsibilities

• Gather all necessary records and information for new patient appointments and present them to the doctor
• Take radiographs and intraoral according to the radiographic protocol of Smalltown Dental
• Educate patients on oral health and their personal oral diagnosis and treatment
• Assist in sterilization/lab to ensure there is always a turnaround of sterile instruments
• Prepare treatment plans in the software and alert the Business team to present them to the patient
• Schedule all patients for their next continuing care appointments

Skills

Patient education

Record keeping

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed Dental Hygienist

Job description

Smalltown Dental in Hopedale, IL is seeking a Dental Hygienist to educate patients on oral health, perform cleanings, take radiographs, and support treatment planning under the dentist's guidance.

You will gather patient records, update medical histories, and maintain infection control while delivering compassionate care. This role offers a supportive leadership team, benefits, and a culture that values education and growth.