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Hygienist

United Dental Partners·Arlington Heights, Illinois

$50 - $55/hr·Part Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 26 days ago
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About the role

Conduct initial patient screenings, clean teeth, and provide education on oral health and preventative care. Assist dentists in diagnosing treatments and maintain detailed patient documentation and charts.

Job Description

We are looking for a Dental Hygienist to help treat patients and promote good oral health practices.

What do Dental Hygienists do?

Dental Hygienist duties revolve around conducting initial patient screenings, cleaning teeth (e.g. removing plaque) and advising patients on oral health and preventative care.

You’ll help dentists decide treatments for teeth or gum diseases and handle dental emergencies.

As a Dental Hygienist, you should be reliable and able to build trust with patients of all ages.

You should have deep knowledge of relevant health and safety rules and a good eye for oral diseases and anomalies.

If you have a steady hand and great bedside manner, we’d like to meet you.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination
  • Sterilize dental instruments properly
  • Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral health history
  • Identify conditions like gingivitis, caries or periodontitis
  • Clean and help protect patients’ teeth (e.g. remove plaque or apply fluoride)
  • Educate patients of all ages on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques)
  • Give instructions to patients after operations or other dental procedures
  • Take X-rays or dental impressions
  • Assist dentists with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases (including oral cancer)
  • Maintain documentation and charts on each patient
  • Monitor supplies
  • Skills
  • Proven experience as Dental Hygienist or similar role
  • In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g. HIPAA)
  • Experience in preparing and maintaining dental equipment
  • Outstanding communication skills
  • A patient and friendly personality
  • Attention to detail
  • Stamina to meet the physical demands of the job
  • Diploma in Dental Hygiene; Master’s is a plus
  • Valid licence to practice

Job Type: Full-time

Requirements

Requires a Diploma in Dental Hygiene and a valid license to practice, with a Master's degree preferred. Candidates must have proven experience as a Dental Hygienist and deep knowledge of health and safety regulations.

  • professional certificate
  • postgraduate degree
  • Attention To Detail
  • Communication Skills
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Patient Care
  • Sterilization
  • Oral Health Education
  • Patient Screening
  • X-rays
  • Teeth Cleaning
  • Dental Impressions

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$50 - $55/hr
Location
Arlington Heights, Illinois
Posted
Jul 1, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

United Dental Partners

United Dental Partners is committed providing great dental experiences. Starting with a single office a decade ago, two dentists founded and pursued a simple purpose of providing high-quality, affordable dental care for children and families. So that our dental professionals can...

Salary listed on 3 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size501-1,000 employees
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In Illinois, dental support roles often draw steady interest because clinics need dependable staff who can communicate clearly, work safely, and adapt to patient flow. These positions can be competitive when employers want caregiving experience, a valid driver’s license, and background-check clearance, while benefits such as medical, dental, vision, flexible scheduling, and 401(k) may help candidates compare offers. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your caregiving experience and availability before applying.

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