Family Health Care·White Cloud, Michigan
The dental hygienist performs clinical procedures including prophylaxis, x-rays, sealants, and periodontal treatments while providing oral hygiene education to patients. They also assist with administrative tasks, maintain sterile equipment, and participate in quality assurance training.
Benefits: Full Benefits Package includes Health, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life, 401(k), PTO Employment Type: 100%
Performs prophylaxis on patients, oral x-rays, sealants and take impressions. Provides and conducts oral hygiene instruction and education according to patient needs. May conduct community education and topical fluoride programs. May phone patients to give information and assist other assigned dental functions including office and billing. May supervise others. Participates in Quality Assurance and in-service training. Changes solutions in x-ray developer and keeps machine maintained as well as the operatory and equipment. May maintain a sterile area, help set up trays. May prepare new patient exams and emergency exams, patients. May perform S/RP on periodontally involved patients. Record full mouth probing depths and PSR scores.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of oral hygiene principals and practices Good knowledge of dentistry Skill in the use of instruments Ability to work independently Ability to give dental education to the public
Minimum Qualifications: Current license to practice in Michigan Graduation from an accredited school
Family Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Candidates must hold a current license to practice in Michigan and have graduated from an accredited dental hygiene school. The role requires thorough knowledge of oral hygiene principles and the ability to work independently in a clinical setting.
Market context
Michigan dental hygienist openings are often driven by patient volume in private practices, community clinics, and group dental settings, so qualified candidates can see steady demand. These roles are competitive because employers typically want an accredited dental hygiene degree, an unrestricted Michigan license, at least one year of experience, and current BLS certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and BLS renewal before applying.
