Registered Dental Hygienist
Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
Company: Webster Dental Care Edison Park
Location: Chicago IL
Job Type: Full-Time (Accepting Part-time applicants as well)
Webster Dental Care believes that exceptional oral health starts with outstanding education and preventative care. We dont just look at teeth; we look at the whole person.
We are seeking a passionate skilled and collaborative Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) who views their role as more than just cleaning teeth. If you are a natural educator and a supportive team player who thrives in a positive patient-first environment we would love to meet you!
What Youll Do (Your Impact):
Be a Patient Educator & Coach: Empower patients by customizing home-care routines explaining the oral-systemic connection and providing compassionate nutritional and lifestyle counseling.
Deliver Outstanding Preventive Care: Perform thorough screenings periodontal charting be proficient in taking digital radiographs & intraoral images and perform prophy and periodontal services using a Cavitron.
Collaborate Seamlessly: Work hand-in-hand with our dentists and clinical team to co-diagnose build comprehensive treatment plans and foster a warm welcoming environment for our patients. Deliver pre- and post-op instructions to patients.
Own Your Space: Maintain clinical notes practice exceptional sterilization and infection control protocols and keep your operatory running smoothly.
Who You Are:
A Supportive Collaborator: You are a true team playeradaptable solution-oriented and always willing to support a colleague when the day gets busy.
An Empathetic Communicator: You have a talent for putting anxious patients at ease and translating complex dental concepts into easy-to-understand actionable advice.
Detail-Oriented & Clinical: You hold yourself to high clinical standards and take pride in thorough high-quality patient care.
Credentialed: You possess an active Illinois Dental Hygienist License Local Anesthesia certification and CPR certification.
What We Offer:
Competitive Compensation:
- Excellent hourly rate of $50-$55/ a $5000 sign-on bonus. Potential for commission bonuses.
- Health Vision Dental 401(k) matching paid time off.
- Continuing Education Allowance
True Support & Balance: Ample time allocated per patient (we respect your clinical pace and do not believe in rushing quality care).
A Positive Culture: A low-drama highly supportive and modern clinical environment where your voice is heard and your expertise is respected.
How to Apply:
Ready to join a team that values your clinical skills and passion for education
Please submit your resume and a brief note explaining why patient education is important to you at or apply directly.
Webster Dental Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skill and Qualification Requirements
- CODA-accredited Associate degree in Dental Hygiene
- Licensed Illinois dental hygienist
- Certification in CPR/BLS
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations (HIPAA OSHA)
- Maintaining dental equipment and preparing it for use
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Compassionate warm and outgoing
- Dedicated to details
- The ability to meet the demands of the job requires physical stamina
- Software experience with Dentrix
- The ability to stand sit or walk for extended periods of time
- The ability to wear a face mask for a long period of time