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Registered Dental Hygienist - Up to $12,000 Tax-Free Student Loan Repayment

Great Rivers Dental
Bethalto, IL
Dental Hygienist

Job Description

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) – Up to $12,000 Tax-Free Student Loan Repayment
Location: Bethalto, IL Job Type: Full-Time | 3- or 4-Day Workweek Hourly Compensation: $40–$52 + Additional Earning Opportunities

A Great Place to Grow Your Career
At Great Rivers Dental, we believe you should love where you work. We're a privately owned dental practice in Bethalto, IL, with a supportive team, modern technology, and a commitment to providing exceptional patient care.
We're looking for a Registered Dental Hygienist who takes pride in their work, enjoys building relationships with patients, and wants to be part of a team that supports one another.
We offer competitive compensation, a 3- or 4-day workweek, opportunities to increase your earnings, and an exceptional benefits package - including up to $12,000 in tax-free student loan repayment!
Compensation & Benefits

Hourly compensation: $40–$52 , based on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated clinical skill mastery
3- or 4-day workweek for better work-life balance
Up to $12,000 in tax-free student loan repayment
Up to $6,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates
Unlimited production-based earning opportunities in addition to hourly pay
Opportunities to increase your hourly rate as your clinical skills grow
Paid time off and paid holidays
Affordable medical insurance
Dental benefits for you and your family
401(k) with employer matching
Continuing education and professional development

Why Great Rivers Dental?

A Team That Supports You: Work alongside a collaborative team and a doctor who values quality care, professional growth, and your contributions.
Quality Care Without Cutting Corners: Have the tools, technology, and appointment time needed to provide thorough, personalized patient care.
A Modern Practice: Enjoy working in a newly renovated facility with advanced dental technology.
Room to Grow: We're committed to ongoing education, developing clinical skills, and helping our team members reach their potential.
A Culture You'll Want to Be Part Of: We value teamwork, positivity, accountability, and doing what's right for our patients and one another.

Our Core Values
We're proud of the team we've built at Great Rivers Dental, and our Core Values play a big role in that. We're looking for people who share these values and will contribute to the team and culture we're continuing to build.

Patient Centered – We put our patients first and provide exceptional, compassionate care.
One Trusted Team – We work together, support one another, and take responsibility for our shared success.
Always Learning – Always Improving – We welcome feedback, embrace growth, and continuously look for ways to get better.
Do What's Right – We lead with integrity, take ownership, and do the right thing even when it's difficult.
Choose Positivity – Take Initiative – We bring a positive attitude, look for opportunities to contribute, and take action without waiting to be asked.

What We're Looking For

Current Illinois Registered Dental Hygienist license
Graduate of an accredited dental hygiene program
Current CPR/BLS certification
Strong clinical skills and a commitment to excellent patient care
Someone who communicates well, takes initiative, and enjoys being part of a team

Whether you're a newer hygienist looking to build your career or an experienced RDH ready for a change, we'd love to meet you!
If you're passionate about patient care, committed to growing your skills, and looking for a team that shares your values, apply today!
Looking for entry level or experienced Registered Dental Hygienist
Hourly compensation: $40–$52, based on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated clinical skill mastery
3- or 4-day workweek for better work-life balance

Job Details

Typical pay (not posted by this employer)
Typical pay for Dental Hygienist in Illinois: $45–$55 an hour
The middle half of 242 job posts in Illinois that listed pay in the last year, based on the lower figure of each posted range; yearly pay divided by 2,000 hours. Ask the employer what this role pays.
Specialty
Dental Hygienist
Posted
October 29, 2026

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About the Employer
Great Rivers Dental
East Alton, IL
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