Dental Hygienist, Graduate Program Clinics

Marquette University Clg-Nurse; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Marquette University School of Dentistry seeks a full-time Dental Hygienist to join their Advanced Dental Education program. The position involves providing comprehensive dental care, mentoring residents, and treating medically challenged patients in a supportive academic environment. Candidates must hold a valid license to practice in Wisconsin and a degree from an accredited program.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

403(b) with up to 8% university match

Generous time off package

Tuition benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents

Qualifications

• Valid License to practice from the State of Wisconsin is required.
• Continued education credits/hours to maintain license.

Responsibilities

• Perform prophylaxis/periodontal maintenance with oral hygiene instructions.
• Capture radiographic images, monitor periodontal disease and caries risk.
• Schedule and confirm patient appointments.

Skills

Professional communication

Education

Degree from an accredited Dental Hygiene Program

Job description

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State

State WI

Employment Status

Employment Status Full Time

Position Status

Position Status Regular

If Limited Term (End Date of Assignment, Project, or Grant)

Position Type

Position Type Staff

Job Family

Job Family Health, Wellness, and Clinical Services

Position Overview

Be The Difference Begins with Great People.

Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can make the difference in the lives of students and faculty? We’re always looking for highly talented individuals to join our team – people who think big, care deeply, and believe in being the difference in their work and community.

We prioritize student success, access to education, and service in our work to educate well-rounded servant leaders who transform their fields, our society and the world. Our Catholic, Jesuit approach emphasizes student engagement with the world around them and formation of the heart and mind.

We believe in our mission: The search for truth, the discovery and sharing of knowledge, the fostering of personal and professional excellence, the promotion of a life of faith, and the development of leadership expressed in service to others. These core values guide our relationships with our students, each other, and our community.

Marquette University offers a rich and competitive Total Rewards package including medical, dental, vision, 403(b) with up to 8% university match, generous time off package, and tuition benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents with no payback requirement! For more information, please view theTotal Rewards Guide .

This is your next opportunity to join an organization that invests in their employees’ career journey by diversifying their skills, deepening their expert knowledge, encouraging a healthy work-life balance, focusing on personal wellbeing, providing leadership training, and sustaining a culture of respect and inclusion.

Marquette University School of Dentistry, in association with a local affiliated hospital, seeks a full-time Dental Hygienist, Graduate Program Clinics ( RDH ) for its developing Advanced Dental Education General Practice Residency ( GPR ) certificate program. This unique RDH will join our innovative, growing team to provide the highest standard of comprehensive dental care services with resident mentoring in a private practice environment in a low-stress academic environment. The RDH will be treating medically challenged hospital-based patients utilizing the most advanced techniques inside of our dental school’s newly renovated GPR Comprehensive Care Clinic. You will work in our state-of-the art clinic with collaborative and engaged colleagues across the healthcare spectrum.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Perform prophylaxis/periodontal maintenance with oral hygiene instructions.
2. Capture radiographic images, monitor periodontal disease and caries risk, discuss and plan treatment with faculty provider.
3. Apply fluoride and educate patients on caries risk.
4. Maintain operatory in accordance with federal and state regulatory agencies with the recommendations of the Center for Disease Control, while also following MUSoD Central Sterilization protocol.
5. Maintain patient records using MUSoD’s clinic management system, with special attention paid to updating medical information and vitals.
6. Monitor schedules and verify provider coverage for exams and consults, assist in provider treatment planning.
7. Identify and schedule periodic oral examinations as needed for recall patients.
8. Guide patients towards a general/specialist provider based on the individual’s dental needs.
9. Secure patient records for daily appointments.
10. Schedule and confirm patient appointments, exams and recall appointments as needed.
11. Perform other duties and responsibilities as required, assigned, or requested. This includes assignment to different clinics in the School of Dentistry on a scheduled basis.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

A degree from an accredited Dental Hygiene Program and hold a valid License to practice from the State of Wisconsin

Continued education credits/hours to maintain license

The ability to communication professionally with a diverse patient population is also required

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

2 years of dental hygienist experience

Desire to treat medically compromised patients in General Practice Residency clinic that are referred from affiliated hospital

Bachelor’s degree

Department

Posting Date

Posting Date 06/17/2025

Closing Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

EOE Statement

It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities ( EEO ) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.

Required Documents

Required Documents

Resume

Optional Documents

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a degree from an accredited Dental Hygiene Program?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you hold a valid license to practice in the State of Wisconsin?
  • Yes
  • No
• * What is your desired salary range for this role?

  (Open Ended Question)