Dental Hygienist

Dental Associates Ltd•Appleton, WI

9h•$0 - $51•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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. 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Ability to administer local anesthetic agents strongly preferred

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

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
$10,000+ sign-on bonus
Flexible scheduling
Full benefits start at just 30 hours
Competitive compensation
Personalized mentorship
Continuing education (CE) offerings
Abundant career growth opportunities
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
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