Registered Dental Hygienist

Avondale Dental Studio is seeking a skilled, patient-focused dental hygienist to join our independent, single-doctor practice in Avondale/Logan Square. We opened in December 2024 and are growing quickly, with about 30 new patients each month. Our current hygienist’s schedule is full, so we’re adding a second hygiene position. This is a part-time role to start, with the opportunity to grow to full time as we open new hygiene days.

This isn’t corporate dentistry. We prioritize quality care over volume, and we want our team to feel proud of the work they do and supported while they do it.

Why hygienists like working here

• 60 minute appointments for all hygiene visits, 2 hours for SRP
• One patient at a time, no double booking
• Weekdays only, no weekends or late nights
• Clinical autonomy: you run your own perio re-evaluations and set recall intervals
• Real input into our systems, protocols, and how the office runs
• Biofilm-focused hygiene protocol using air polishing and piezo ultrasonic scaling
• Salivary testing to help patients understand their risk and tailor their care
• Paid laser training if you’re not already certified

About the role
You’ll see adults and kids, handle perio charting, and tailor care to each patient’s individual risk. We’re a small, close-knit team in a 5-operatory office with a system-oriented approach. We’re a fully digital office, including digital radiography, DEXIS intraoral scanning, CBCT, and in-office 3D printing.

What we’re looking for

• Active Illinois RDH license and current CPR certification
• Confidence with thorough perio charting, SRP, and local anesthesia
• 1+ years of experience preferred; new graduates with strong clinical skills are encouraged to apply
• Experience with any of the following is a plus: air polishing, piezo scaling, lasers

Schedule and pay

• One to two 8-hour days per week to start, flexible on which days
• $50 to $55+ per hour, based on experience
• Paid sick leave, paid time off, paid holidays, paid laser training, CE support, and an annual in-office dental benefit
• 1-hour unpaid lunch

Our hiring process includes a paid working interview, so you can see our team and workflow firsthand before making a decision.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8.0 – 16.0 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Which weekdays are you available to work?
• How many days per week are you looking to work?
• How many years of clinical hygiene experience do you have?

License/Certification:

• active Illinois dental hygiene license? (Required)

Work Location: In person