Dental Hygienist

Overview

Dental Hygienist – Lake in the Hills, IL

Your Career Deserves a Place Where You Can Thrive!

What if you could do what you love, feel appreciated for what you bring to the team, and have the support you need to grow?

At Midwest Dental in Lake in the Hills, we're looking for a Dental Hygienist who is passionate about patient care, loves building relationships, and wants to make a meaningful difference every day.

We believe great hygiene care goes beyond the cleaning. It's about educating patients, building trust, improving overall health, and creating positive experiences that keep patients coming back. Here, you'll have the opportunity to practice at the top of your scope, use your clinical expertise, and work alongside a team that values your contributions.

Whether you're an experienced hygienist ready for a new opportunity or a recent graduate excited to begin your career, you'll find a welcoming environment where you can learn, grow, and feel supported every step of the way.

Why You'll Love Being Part of Our Team

• Practice with Confidence and Autonomy – Put your education, clinical knowledge, and expertise to work. We want you to feel empowered to provide exceptional care and make a difference in your patients' health.
• Build Relationships That Matter – Get to know your patients, earn their trust, and empower them to take an active role in their oral and overall health.
• Work With a Team That Has Your Back – Collaborate with supportive doctors and fellow hygienists who value teamwork, communication, and delivering outstanding patient care.
• Keep Growing and Learning – Take advantage of company-paid continuing education, hands-on training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to keep expanding your skills.
• Make Every Patient Visit Count – Create comfortable, positive experiences that leave patients feeling educated, confident, and cared for.
• Feel Valued and Appreciated – Join a welcoming, team-oriented environment where kindness, empathy, respect, and genuine support are part of our everyday culture.

Your Next Great Opportunity Starts Here!

You deserve a workplace where your clinical skills are valued, your professional growth is encouraged, and the people you work with make coming to work something you look forward to.

At Midwest Dental in Lake in the Hills, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, build meaningful patient relationships, and be part of a team that truly cares.

Bring your passion for patient care. We'll provide the support to help you thrive.

Ready to find your dental home? We'd love to meet you!

Apply today and grow with Midwest Dental!

• Practice at the top of your scope — Put your clinical knowledge, education, and expertise to work while making a meaningful difference in patient care.

• Build lasting patient relationships — Educate and empower patients to take an active role in their oral and overall health.

• Collaborate as a team — Partner with dentists and fellow hygienists to provide personalized, comprehensive care.

• Keep learning and growing — Take advantage of company-paid continuing education, training, and professional development opportunities.

• Make a meaningful impact — Help patients feel comfortable, informed, and confident throughout their care.

• Be part of a team that cares — Work in a welcoming, supportive environment where kindness, empathy, and respect are valued.

Schedule (days/hours)

TBD- Will determine with candidate-
Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality preventive dental hygiene care using evidence-based protocols.
• Perform appropriate assessments, diagnostics and preventive treatments within your scope of practice.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, prevention and the connection between oral and overall health.
• Build trusting relationships with patients and create a welcoming, judgment-free experience.
• Collaborate with dentists and hygiene teammates to identify patient needs and personalize treatment.
• Stay current with dental technologies, instruments and best practices that enhance patient care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow applicable safety and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Licensed Dental Hygienist or eligible to become licensed in the state of practice.
• New graduates are welcome!
• Current CPR certification.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for patient care, education and prevention.
• Commitment to providing an exceptional patient experience.
• A collaborative, positive approach to working with patients and teammates.

Compensation

$55-$57 per hour
About Us

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.

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.

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 [email protected].