Dental Hygienist

Dr. Waite & Associates·Creve Coeur, Missouri

$50 - $55/hrOther On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 1 month ago

Practice for this role

Dental Hygienist · $50 - $55/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

+28% vs. median posted rate for dental roles in Missouri ($39.17/hr, n=211)

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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 211 posted dental roles in Missouri rates. This role sits in the 54th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 28% above the Missouri median for dental roles.

Provide exceptional, patient-centered dental hygiene care including prophys, periodontal maintenance, and scaling and root planing. Educate patients on the connection between oral health and systemic health within a hospital-based practice.

Overview Calling All Hygienists – Come Join our Dream Team! At Dr. Waite & Associates, we're looking for a passionate dental hygienist who wants to make a meaningful impact on patients' overall health, not just their smiles. We are a hospital-based private practice located inside Mercy Hospital - St. Louis. Our unique setting allows us to focus on the important connection between oral health and systemic health while providing exceptional, patient-centered care. Whether you're an experienced hygienist or a newer graduate with a positive attitude and a strong desire to learn, we'd love to meet you. We value kindness, teamwork, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to exceptional patient care. If you're looking for a practice where you'll be appreciated, challenged, and supported by an experienced, collaborative team, we'd love to hear from you. *

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Compensation $50-60 an hour based on experience Monthly bonus and commission opportunities Schedule Every other Friday off Full-Time, Part-Time, and Flexible schedules available 60-minute Prophy's and Perio Maintenance 90-minute SRP and New Patient appts. Benefits and Perks Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (FT employees) Generous PTO and paid holidays (FT employees) Traditional and Roth 401(k) options Free CE courses provided We have a coffee shop and a cafeteria on the campus Team lunches Free gym access

Qualifications

Must hold a valid MO Hygiene license Prior hands-on Hygienist experience is preferred but not required Infiltration and Block Anesthesia certifications are ideal INDHRDH01 #INDHRDH01

Requirements

Must hold a valid Missouri dental hygiene license. Infiltration and block anesthesia certifications are preferred.

professional certificate
Teamwork
Professionalism
Patient care
Oral health education
Scaling and root planing
Dental hygiene
Anesthesia administration
Periodontal maintenance
Infiltration anesthesia
Block anesthesia
Systemic health assessment

Benefits

Referral bonus
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Medical insurance
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Life insurance
401(k) plan
Gym access
Continuing education courses

Posting details

Employment type: Other
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $50 - $55/hr
Location: Creve Coeur, Missouri
Posted: Jul 30, 2026
Closes: Jul 30, 2027
Application: Employer website

Dental hygienist roles in Missouri

Dental hygienist openings in Missouri are often tied to steady patient demand in general and specialty dental practices, so licensed candidates with strong chairside communication can stand out. This role is competitive because employers typically look for state-compliant licensure, dental software proficiency, and at least two years of experience; the listed requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time. Before applying, confirm your Missouri licensure status and be ready to discuss your workflow with dental records systems.