Overview
At Midwest Dental, supported by Smile Brands
Step into a role where your clinical excellence, patient connection skills, and passion for top-of-scope hygiene truly shine. At Midwest Dental in Rockford, Illinois , you'll experience the best of both worlds: the warmth and familiarity of a community-focused practice paired with the stability, training, technology, and career pathways of a respected organization.
Why Rockford?
Rockford is more than just a city-it's a community with heart. Known for its vibrant arts scene, beautiful riverfront, and easy access to nature, Rockford is a place where professionals can build meaningful careers and enjoy a great quality of life. Whether you love local eateries, weekend hiking, or catching a show at the Coronado, Rockford offers something for everyone.
Why You'll LOVE This Hygiene Role
Autonomy with Real Support
Enjoy the independence of private practice feel while being backed by a collaborative, caring team that wants you to thrive.
Growth Made Easy
Advance your skills with company-paid CE, mentorship, and endless opportunities to elevate your top-of-scope practice. Your development matters here.
Meaningful Patient Impact
Focus on what you do best-prevention, education, and building trust with patients. Every day, you'll help improve long-term health outcomes for the Rockford community.
A Culture That Feels Like Home
Join a team that leads with kindness, empathy, and respect. We value your voice, your expertise, and the difference you make every single day.
Schedule (days/hours)
Monday thru Wednesday 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
$40-$45 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