Registered Dental Hygienist
Job Description
We are looking for an energetic and positive person to join our dental team! New graduates welcome! Hours are Monday thru Thursday. Must be willing to travel to both Burton and Fenton locations.
Responsibilities
- Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination
- Sterilize dental instruments properly
- Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral health history
- Identify conditions like gingivitis, caries or periodontitis
- Clean and help protect patients’ teeth (e.g. remove plaque or apply fluoride)
- Educate patients of all ages on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques)
- Give instructions to patients after operations or other dental procedures
- Take X-rays or dental impressions
- Maintain documentation and charts on each patient
Skills
- Proven experience as Dental Hygienist
- In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g. HIPAA)
- Outstanding communication skills
- A patient and friendly personality
- Attention to detail
- Stamina to meet the physical demands of the job
- Diploma in Dental Hygiene
- Valid license to practice
'Work Remotely No
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
License/Certification:
- Registered Dental Hygienist License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Benefits
Health screenings • Patient comfort • Customer communication • Medical procedure preparation • Medical chart preparation • Dental diagnosis • Dental office • Post-session clinical documentation • Pre-examination patient preparation • Safety regulations • Fluoride treatment • HIPAA • Full-time • Care documentation • Health insurance • Dental insurance • Initial patient assessment • Patient history taking • Paid time off • Travel • Dental x-ray • Diagnostic instrument sterilization and handling • Dental impressions • Health information regulatory compliance • X-ray • Dental equipment • Patient consultations • Dental Hygiene • 401(k) matching • In-person • Employee discount • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Managing patient records • Oral hygiene assistance • Registered Dental Hygienist • Communication skills • Flexible schedule • Entry level • Dental clinic experience
Job Details
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Typical pay (not posted by this employer)
- Typical pay for Dental Hygienist in Michigan: $40–$47 an hour
- The middle half of 22 job posts in Michigan 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 15, 2026
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