Dental Hygiene Assistant: Growth, Team Care, Great Benefits

Gentledental Mi; New Baltimore (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability benefits

401(k)

Professional growth

Team environment

Job summary

Gentle Dental of New Baltimore is seeking a Dental Hygiene Assistant in New Baltimore, MI to support the office and dental staff in delivering preventive care. The role involves room setup, patient prep, radiographs (if certified), charting, and patient education in a team-based clinical environment.

We welcome applicants with a high school diploma or GED and a Dental Assisting credential; radiology and CPR certifications are preferred and can be obtained upon hiring.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate or certification in Dental Assisting preferred.
• Radiology certification if applicable.
• CPR certification preferred (can be obtained on hire).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to patient care and comfort.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up treatment rooms, ensuring cleanliness and proper sterilization.
• Assist Dental Hygienists during patient treatment progress.
• Update patient health history and chart treatment progress.
• Expose and develop radiographs if certified.
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and preventive care.
• Coordinate with clinical staff to manage inventory and sterilization of dental instruments.
• Support the hygienist with patient scheduling and office recall systems.
• Perform routine tasks while ensuring compliance with HIPAA & OSHA.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or certification in Dental Assisting

Radiology certification

CPR certification

Job description

Gentle Dental of New Baltimore is seeking a Dental Hygiene Assistant in New Baltimore, MI to support the office and dental staff in delivering preventive care. The role involves room setup, patient prep, radiographs (if certified), charting, and patient education in a team-based clinical environment.

We welcome applicants with a high school diploma or GED and a Dental Assisting credential; radiology and CPR certifications are preferred and can be obtained upon hiring.