Dental Hygienist
Smile Brands·Lake in the Hills, Illinois
Smile Brands·Lake in the Hills, Illinois
Deliver high-quality preventive dental care and diagnostics while educating patients on oral health. Collaborate with dentists to personalize treatment plans and maintain a welcoming environment.
Part Time and Full Time positions available!
At Progressive Dental, supported by Smile Brands, you'll enjoy the best of both worlds—the personalized, patient-centered experience of a private practice combined with the training, technology, benefits, and long-term stability of a trusted organization.
Whether you're passionate about building lasting patient relationships, growing your clinical expertise, or making a meaningful impact in your community, you'll find the support and opportunities to thrive here.
Join a team that invests in your success, so you can provide exceptional care to every patient.
Why You'll Love This Role Private practice autonomy, organizational support.
Enjoy the independence to care for your patients while benefiting from the resources and collaboration of a larger organization.
Invest in your growth.
Advance your career with mentorship, company-paid continuing education, and ongoing professional development.
Make a lasting impact.
Help patients achieve better long-term oral health through prevention, education, and personalized care.
A culture built on compassion.
Be part of a team that values kindness, respect, collaboration, and exceptional patient experiences every day.
Schedule (days/hours)
Monday-Friday business hours
Who We’re Looking For A licensed dental hygienist who is passionate about patient care, education, and practicing at the top of their scope to improve oral health outcomes. Either an active state hygiene license or eligibility to become licensed (new grads are welcome!) A current CPR certification
$50.00-$55.00 per hour About Us
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 careers@smilebrands.com.
Requires a licensed dental hygienist or eligibility for licensure, including new graduates. A current CPR certification is mandatory.
Market context
Dental hygienist positions in Illinois are typically in steady demand because practices need licensed clinicians who can provide preventive care and patient education. This role is competitive when candidates already hold an accredited hygiene credential, an active Illinois license, CPR/BLS certification, and strong communication and time management skills. Before applying, confirm your license status and compare the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here with the original posting so you can save research time and focus on fit.
