Dental Hygienist

Our Oak Park River Forest (Dentologie) dental office is seeking a kind and dedicated Dental Hygienist to join the team! We are located conveniently located between Oak Park and River Forest at 7201 Lake Street River Forest, IL 60305. Nearby shopping includes Target and Whole Foods, and we are about a 2-minute walk from the Oak Park Metra station. 

The Oak Park River Forest office uses Dentrix Ascend as the DPMS, the latest model of iTero scanners, Piezo scalers, intraoral cameras, Dexis sensors, and Gemini Diode lasers. The team uses Nordent instruments with an on-site sharpening machine.

As a full-time member of an incredible hygiene team, you can expect: 

• Excellent compensation: $50-$57/hr (depending on experience) 
• $3,500 sign-on bonus* 
• Monthly bonus plan: earn up to an EXTRA $1,000 per month (additional $7/hr)! 
• Comprehensive, full benefits package including commuter allowance and scrubs 
• A predictable, consistent schedule designed for work-life balance 
• Day 1 support from the Lead Hygienist in early career training with continued mentorship/growth opportunities at Dentologie

Schedule: 

• Monday: 7:30am-2:30pm
• Tuesday: 1:30pm-8:30pm 
• Wednesday: 7:30am-2:30pm 
• Thursday: 1:30pm-8:30pm 
• Friday: 7:30am-3:30pm 

Responsibilities:  

• Provide patient care in all dental periodontal services in which you are licensed to perform.  
• Assist dentist chairside during examinations. 
• Provide a 10-star Patient experience.   
• Contribute positively to an engaging company culture.  
• Prepares instruments and materials for procedures for your patients.  
• Make patients as comfortable as possible in the dental chair. 
• Instruct patients on pre- and post-operative procedures and provide oral health education.  
• Proficient in obtaining dental radiographs and intra-oral scans/photos.  
• Keep treatment records such as charting existing restorations, periodontal charting as well as planned treatment.  
• Follow infection control protocol by preparing & sterilizing instruments, equipment, and ops.   

Education and Experience:  

• Registered Dental Hygiene degree from an accredited program.  
• Active Registered Dental Hygiene license within the state of Illinois.   
• Local Anesthesia certified. 

Dentologie Benefits & Perks: 

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance 
• 401k with 2% Match 
• $3,500 Sign-on Bonus (*must be 3 days/week minimum) 
• Free Dental coverage for employees 
• Employer-paid Life and Disability insurance 
• $50/month for mass transit or parking expenses 
• Scrub allowance 
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts 
• Paid holidays off, paid personal and sick time 
• Monthly bonus and referral bonus opportunities (**must work a minimum of 30 clinical hours per month to qualify) 
• Laser Certification course provided 
• Upbeat team and fun culture. NOT your average dental office! Visit us on TikTok or Instagram to learn more! 

Here at Dentologie, we want all of our employees to feel valued, appreciated, and free to be who they are at work. Our employee lifecycle processes are designed to prevent discrimination against our people regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes them unique.