Dental Hygienist (RDH) — Pediatric Practice

Dental Hygienist (RDH) — Pediatric Practice

Lake Forest Pediatric Dentistry — Lake Forest, IL

Job Type: Full-Time or Part-Time
Pay: $50–$60 per hour, depending on experience. The upper range reflects pediatric experience and local anesthesia and nitrous oxide certification.

About Us:

At Lake Forest Pediatric Dentistry, we're a tight-knit team dedicated to providing exceptional, compassionate dental care to children in a fun and welcoming environment — with a 4-day work week and Fridays off all summer. We're looking for a warm, skilled Registered Dental Hygienist who genuinely enjoys working with kids and wants to help build lifelong healthy habits.

If you want a schedule that respects your life outside the office, appointment times that let you actually connect with your patients, and a team that has your back, we want to meet you!

What you'll do:

· Preventive Care: Perform prophylaxis, scaling, sealants, and fluoride applications.

· Patient Education: Teach kids and parents brushing, flossing, diet, and habit guidance in a way that's encouraging and age-appropriate.

· Assessment & Imaging: Take and evaluate digital radiographs, complete oral health assessments, and document findings for the diagnosis.

· Behavior Guidance: Use appropriate techniques to create and maintain exceptional experiences for our patients.

· Records Management: Maintain accurate, confidential clinical documentation in full compliance with HIPAA and OSHA standards.

· Team Collaboration: Work closely with our doctors and assistants on treatment planning, sterilization protocols, and operatory readiness.

What we're looking for:

· Licensure: Current Illinois Dental Hygienist license (or license-eligible).New graduates are welcome to apply.

· Pediatric experience not required: If you're coming from a general practice and want to focus on kids, we'll provide advanced training to help you make the transition.

· Soft Skills: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. An empathetic, cheerful demeanor is a must when working with children and parents.

· Clinical Judgment: Strong attention to detail, sound infection-control practice, and comfort working efficiently in a busy schedule.

· Nice to have: Local anesthesia certification, nitrous oxide certification, and efficiency with practice management software.

What we offer:

· A 4-day work week — Monday to Friday, with either Wednesday or Friday off during the school year

· Every Friday off during the summer

· Health and Dental Coverage

· Retirement Plan

· Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

· Uniform Allowance

· Continuing education support and license

Location:

· Lake Forest, IL — must be able to reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting.

How to apply:

Apply directly through our website: https://lakeforestpediatricdentistry.com/about-us/join-our-team/apply-to-join-our-team-rdh/. We look forward to hearing from you!

Lake Forest Pediatric Dentistry is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay: $50.00 - $60.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person