Registered Dental Hygienist

DirectDental; Hayward (WI); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

PTO

Bonuses

Job summary

Rydell Family Dental in Hayward, WI is hiring a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) for a full-time role with a 4-day workweek and a $45–$55 per hour compensation. The practice offers a $1,000 sign-on bonus, 100% employer-paid medical insurance for full-time staff, and a friendly team focused on work-life balance.

Responsibilities include preventive hygiene care, X-ray interpretation, patient education, and collaboration with the dentist to deliver compassionate care. New graduates welcome!

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive dental hygiene care, including prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, and scaling and root planing.
• Take and review dental X-rays as appropriate to support patient care.
• Assess patients' oral health and identify signs of periodontal disease or other oral health concerns.
• Educate patients on proper brushing, flossing, home care, and preventive treatments.
• Apply fluoride treatments and provide recommendations to help prevent cavities and maintain oral health.
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care to patients of all ages, including geriatric patients.
• Work collaboratively with the dentist and the rest of the team to support comprehensive treatment planning.
• Maintain accurate patient records and follow infection control, sterilization, and office safety protocols.
• Help create a welcoming, positive experience that keeps patients confident in their care.

Job description

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) at a Private Practice – Great Benefits + Work-Life Balance!

Rydell Family Dental | Hayward, WI

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus | $45–$55 per hour | Full-Time Preferred, Part-Time Considered

Ready for a dental hygiene career that lets you love your work AND enjoy your life outside the office? At Rydell Family Dental, we believe great patient care starts with a supported, happy team. We're looking for a Registered Dental Hygienist to join our close-knit practice, where team members stay, patients are wonderful, and your time outside the office matters just as much as your time in it.

Whether you're an experienced hygienist or a recent graduate ready to launch your career, we'd love to meet you!

Why You'll Love Working Here

• A 4-day workweek: Monday–Thursday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
• A workday that respects your time: Team members typically arrive around 7:30 AM, and most leave within 15–20 minutes of their last appointment.
• A full hour for lunch: Enjoy a dedicated lunch break every day.
• Weather-conscious scheduling: When the local school district closes due to weather, we close the office, too, to help keep our patients and team safe.
• Competitive pay: $45–$55 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.
• $1,000 sign-on bonus: An extra welcome to our team.
• 100% employer-paid medical insurance for full-time team members.
• A team that feels like family: Our long-standing team members have an average tenure of over six years.
• Modern dental technology: We use AI-assisted tools for clinical notes and periodontal charting, along with Pearl Second Opinion to support patient care.
• A little extra happiness: Amazing patients and a snack cabinet to keep you going!

Our Benefits

Full-Time Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Continuing education opportunities, including the Star of the North dental meeting in Minneapolis
• BLS, OSHA, and HIPAA training
• In-office dental care for you and your family members age 18 and under
• IRA retirement plan with a 3% employer match
• Bonuses and a supportive team environment

Part-Time Benefits

• 50% of the full-time PTO allowance
• Holiday pay when a holiday falls on your regularly scheduled workday, at 50% of the full-time holiday benefit
• Continuing education opportunities, including the Star of the North dental meeting in Minneapolis
• BLS, OSHA, and HIPAA training
• In-office dental care for family members age 18 and under
• IRA retirement plan with a 3% employer match

What You'll Do

As our Registered Dental Hygienist, you'll play an important role in helping our patients maintain healthy smiles and feel comfortable throughout their dental visits. Responsibilities include:

• Provide preventive dental hygiene care, including prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, and scaling and root planing.
• Take and review dental X-rays as appropriate to support patient care.
• Assess patients' oral health and identify signs of periodontal disease or other oral health concerns.
• Educate patients on proper brushing, flossing, home care, and preventive treatments.
• Apply fluoride treatments and provide recommendations to help prevent cavities and maintain oral health.
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care to patients of all ages, including geriatric patients.
• Work collaboratively with the dentist and the rest of the team to support comprehensive treatment planning.
• Maintain accurate patient records and follow infection control, sterilization, and office safety protocols.
• Help create a welcoming, positive experience that keeps patients confident in their care.

We use Curve Dental software and value quality care over rushing through appointments. Our typical appointment times include:

• New patients: 90 minutes
• Adult prophylaxis: 60 minutes
• Periodontal maintenance: 60 minutes
• Scaling and root planing (SRP): 90 minutes per half-mouth appointment
• Children's prophylaxis: 30–60 minutes, depending on age

Our AI-assisted documentation and periodontal charting tools help support clinical workflows, while Pearl Second Opinion provides additional technology to assist with patient education and care.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for a hygienist who is kind, dependable, patient-focused, and enjoys building lasting relationships with patients. Someone who is comfortable caring for a diverse patient population, including geriatric patients, and who believes in the value of preventive care.

Our ideal candidate:

• Holds an active Registered Dental Hygienist license in Wisconsin, or is eligible to obtain one.
• Holds or can obtain the appropriate local anesthesia credentials for the position.
• Is comfortable providing fluoride treatments and educating patients on prevention.
• Enjoys working with patients of different ages and needs, including older adults.
• Communicates well, works collaboratively, and brings a positive attitude to the team.
• Is interested in full-time work, though part-time availability will be considered.

New graduates are welcome to apply! We understand that everyone starts somewhere and welcome candidates who are eager to learn, grow, and become part of a supportive practice.

A Little About Us

Rydell Family Dental is a small, close-knit practice in Hayward, Wisconsin, with a team of six plus our doctor. We take pride in our long-standing team, wonderful patients, and an environment where people feel valued.

We want our hygienist to feel supported, enjoy coming to work, and have the time and energy to enjoy life beyond dentistry. From our four-day workweek and dedicated lunch hour to our modern technology and weather-conscious closures, we strive to create a workplace that puts people first.

If you're looking for a practice where you're more than just a name on the schedule, we'd love to hear from you!

Position: Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Location: Rydell Family Dental, Hayward, WI
Compensation: $45–$55 per hour
Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM (team typically arrives around 7:30 AM)
Employment Type: Full-time preferred; part-time considered

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• PTO
• Bonuses

Compensation:

• $45-$55/hour