Dental Hygienist

Smile Brands Inc.
Rockford, IL
Overview

At Midwest Dental, supported by Smile Brands, we offer the best of both worlds - the warm, patient-focused feel of private practice with the training, technology, benefits, and stability of a supportive organization. If you’re passionate about building lasting patient relationships, expanding your clinical skills, or making a meaningful impact in your community, you’ll find it all here. Enjoy a growth-oriented, supportive workplace that takes care of you, so you can take care of patients.

Why You’ll Love This Role

  • Autonomy with support. Enjoy the autonomy of private practice backed by a collaborative team.
  • Growth made easy. Access mentorship and company-paid CE to advance your skills.
  • Real Patient Impact. Focus on prevention and education to improve long-term health.
  • A culture that cares. Join a team that leads with kindness, empathy, and respect.

Schedule (days/hours)

Monday and Thursday in Belvidere 830-530 , Tuesday and Wednesday in Rockford 830-530

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

  • Deliver high-quality standard of care through preventive treatments, diagnostics, and evidence-based protocols.
  • Educate and motivate patients toward better oral and overall health.
  • Collaborate with dentists and hygiene teammates to co-diagnose and personalize treatment.
  • Create a welcoming, judgement-free environment for every patient.
  • Stay current with new technologies and instruments that advance care.

Qualifications

Who We’re Looking For

  • A licensed dental hygienist who is passionate about patient care, education, and practicing at the top of their scope to improve oral health outcomes.
  • Either an active state hygiene license or eligibility to become licensed (new grads are welcome!)
  • A current CPR certification

Compensation

$42.00-$45.00 per hour

About Us

Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off (“PTO”), health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan. As a dental hygienist, you'll also enjoy complimentary CEs and access to other internal training opportunities to support your growth.

Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 28 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!® Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site.

Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [email protected].
Posted 2026-03-21

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