Shine brighter as a Dental Hygienist with us!

Dental Associates offers a $10,000+ sign-on bonus and flexible scheduling. Plus, full benefits start at just 30 hours! But more importantly, you’ll join a team where you can grow, feel supported, and help patients love their smiles.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Together we shine, one smile at a time. At Dental Associates, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional dental care while creating a welcoming environment for both our patients and team members. As part of our team, you can expect competitive compensation, personalized mentorship, continuing education (CE) offerings, and abundant career growth opportunities, all while being supported by a dedicated team.

Compensation

Guaranteed hourly base pay of $51.00 with annual increases
Unlimited bonus potential, averaging an extra $3-20/hour
Guaranteed $5,000 Production Bonus in the first four months

Culture

You’ll spend your time doing what you do best — building relationships and helping patients feel confident about their smiles — while our support teams handle the administrative tasks. You will also enjoy:

Team setting: stable schedules with a dedicated doctor and support staff create a cohesive teamwork-focused environment
Mentorship: enjoy individual support from our internal Hygiene Service Line leaders who advocate for our RDH teams
Growth potential: we have many examples of hygienists who have grown into leadership roles beyond chairside

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)
- PTO and paid holidays for staff working 17+ hours per week
- No forced vacations – take vacation on your time and your terms; you won’t need to take vacation when your doctor does
Comprehensive Insurance
- Health insurance for part-time and full-time staff; hygienists working 30+ hours per week qualify for full-time benefits
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Company paid long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, AD&D insurance
- Supplemental life insurance available
Health savings account (HSA) offered
Flexible spending account (FSA) offered
401(k) with employer match
Annual uniform allowance
In-house CE opportunities and annual CE reimbursement
Company Wellness Program with incentives
Pet Insurance

Job Responsibilities

Provide a positive experience throughout the entire patient interaction; from greeting to seating and completing their in-clinic visit
Exhibiting excellent customer service skills to create positive patient experiences, ensuring all treatment is provided with an awareness of individual patient’s needs and concerns
Removing calculus deposits, accretions, stains, and cement from supra and sub-gingival surfaces of the teeth
Performing periodontal therapy, including scaling & root planning when prescribed
Completing head, neck and intra/extra-oral exams to detect any abnormal swelling or lesions that could indicate any type of pathology
Examining teeth and assessing periodontal health of each patient prior to exam by dentist
Charting conditions of decay and disease for treatment as diagnosed by dentist assisting during examination

Job Requirements

State of Wisconsin hygiene license (recent graduates or those graduating in December 2026 or May 2027 are encouraged to apply!)

Preferences

Ability to administer local anesthetic agents strongly preferred

The Company

At Dental Associates, we foster a culture which invites our patients into our "dental home" and provides our employees with a career, not just a job. Founded in 1974, Dental Associates is Wisconsin's largest family and dentist-owned dental group practice with 14 offices throughout the state. Dental Associates is a strong company with the resources to continually invest in our overall growth and talented team members. Be part of a dynamic organization that will make you proud.

If you’re ready to grow your career in a place where teamwork, patient care, and professional development truly matter — we’d love to meet you. Apply today and join us in creating healthier, happier smiles!

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