Dental Assistant

You’re not looking for another hygiene job. You’re looking for the right practice.

Imagine practicing in an office where comprehensive care isn’t just encouraged—it’s expected.

Where patients receive the time they deserve.

Where technology makes your day easier.

Where your doctors value your clinical judgment.

Where your team genuinely enjoys working together.

If that’s what you’re looking for, we’d love to meet you.

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About Great Lakes Dental

Great Lakes Dental is one of Northeast Ohio’s premier comprehensive dental practices, serving the Mentor community with a commitment to exceptional patient care, advanced technology, and continuous learning.

Our team includes multiple doctors, hygienists, EFDAs, dental assistants, and business professionals working together to deliver dentistry at the highest level.

This isn’t a production-driven office.

It’s a quality-driven office.

We believe patients deserve thorough examinations, thoughtful conversations, and treatment recommendations based on what is best for their long-term health.

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Why Hygienists Love Working Here

You’ll have the opportunity to practice hygiene the way it was meant to be practiced.

✔ 60-minute continuing care appointments

✔ Comprehensive periodontal care

✔ Advanced diagnostic technology

✔ Voice periodontal charting

✔ CBCT

✔ Digital radiography

✔ Intraoral cameras

✔ Digital scanners

✔ Modern, paperless systems

✔ Collaborative doctors who value your observations

✔ Strong hygiene team that supports one another

✔ Continuing education and mentorship

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What Makes This Position Different?

We’re investing in our hygiene department—not to squeeze more patients into the day—but to make each appointment better.

Our philosophy is simple:

The patient still deserves one hour.

Our goal is to make that one hour more organized, less stressful, and more fulfilling for both the patient and the hygienist.

We’re developing new systems that reduce workflow interruptions, improve efficiency, and allow hygienists to spend more time where they create the greatest value:

• Building patient relationships
• Educating patients
• Diagnosing periodontal disease
• Identifying restorative opportunities
• Delivering comprehensive care

⸻ How We Practice

At Great Lakes Dental, we believe exceptional care starts with exceptional diagnosis. We’ve intentionally built systems that allow our hygienists to practice comprehensively rather than simply “clean teeth.”

Every New Patient Receives a Two-Hour Comprehensive Experience

Our new patient appointments are designed to build relationships, establish trust, and develop a complete understanding of each patient’s oral health.

This dedicated time allows our hygienists to thoroughly evaluate the patient, educate them about their findings, and collaborate with our doctors to develop comprehensive treatment recommendations.

We believe rushing a first visit is a missed opportunity—for both the patient and the clinician.

Our Standard of Care Includes

• Comprehensive periodontal evaluation
• Full-mouth series of radiographs
• Low-dose CBCT imaging
• 3D intraoral digital scan
• Professional smile and facial photography
• Intraoral photography
• Voice-activated periodontal charting
• Comprehensive doctor examination
• Patient education focused on long-term oral health

Technology That Improves the Patient Experience

We invest in technology because it allows our team to deliver a better experience—not simply because it’s new.

Our hygiene department includes:

• Voice-activated periodontal charting
• Low-dose cone beam CT imaging (CBCT)
• Digital intraoral scanners
• Intraoral cameras in every operatory
• Professional photographic studio for facial, smile, and clinical photography
• Digital radiography
• Heated Woodpecker air-polishing system using glycine powder for exceptionally comfortable biofilm removal and stain management

Patients consistently comment on how comfortable and gentle the air-polishing experience feels compared with traditional polishing methods.

Hygiene at Great Lakes Dental

Our hygienists are true clinicians.

They are expected—and empowered—to identify disease early, educate patients confidently, collaborate closely with our doctors, and help patients make informed decisions about their care.

We believe technology should support those conversations, not replace them.

What You’ll Do

As a Registered Dental Hygienist, you’ll:

• Deliver exceptional preventive and periodontal care
• Perform comprehensive periodontal assessments
• Educate patients with confidence and compassion
• Utilize advanced imaging and diagnostic technology
• Partner closely with doctors on comprehensive treatment planning
• Help patients understand treatment recommendations
• Build long-term patient relationships
• Continuously grow your clinical skills

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We’re Looking For Someone Who

• Loves connecting with patients
• Enjoys comprehensive dentistry
• Is positive, dependable, and team-oriented
• Communicates exceptionally well
• Wants to continue learning
• Takes pride in delivering outstanding care
• Values professionalism and kindness equally

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Compensation & Benefits

We believe outstanding professionals deserve outstanding compensation.

We offer:

• Excellent hourly compensation
• Performance bonus opportunities
• Paid continuing education
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• 401(k)
• Modern technology
• Beautiful, fully digital office
• Supportive team culture
• Opportunities for long-term professional growth

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Why Choose Great Lakes Dental?

Many practices talk about teamwork.

We intentionally build it.

Many practices purchase technology.

We integrate it into better patient care.

Many practices say they value hygienists.

We’re actively investing in systems that improve your daily experience, reduce unnecessary frustrations, and allow you to practice at your highest level.

Our goal isn’t simply to hire another hygienist.

Our goal is to welcome another long-term teammate who wants to grow professionally while making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives.

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Ready to Love Where You Work?

If you’re looking for a practice that values clinical excellence, teamwork, advanced technology, and truly exceptional patient care, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today—we’d be excited to meet you.

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