Dental Hygienist

Merit Dental; Waterford Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k plan

Continuing education (CE) paid by the

Job summary

Smile Brands Inc. is seeking a Part-Time Dental Hygienist for our Merit Dental office in Waterford, MI. This role offers an autonomous private-practice feel with the resources of a large organization, plus company-paid CE and mentorship to grow your clinical skills.

Two schedule options exist: every other Monday or every Monday, 7 AM–4 PM. Compensation ranges from $45 to $50 per hour, with comprehensive benefits based on hours worked.

Qualifications

• Licensed Dental Hygienist or eligible to become licensed in the state of practice.
• New graduates are welcome!
• Current CPR certification.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for patient care, education and prevention.
• Commitment to providing an exceptional patient experience.
• A collaborative, positive approach to working with patients and teammates.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality preventive dental hygiene care using evidence-based protocols.
• Perform appropriate assessments, diagnostics and preventive treatments within your scope of practice.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, prevention and the connection between oral and overall health.
• Build trusting relationships with patients and create a welcoming, judgment-free experience.
• Collaborate with dentists and hygiene teammates to identify patient needs and personalize treatment.
• Stay current with dental technologies, instruments and best practices that enhance patient care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow applicable safety and compliance standards.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Patient care

Prevention education

Team collaboration

Commitment to patient experience

CPR certification

Job description

Overview

Part‑Time Dental Hygienist - Waterford MI

Join Merit Dental, supported by Smile Brands, and enjoy the best of both worlds—a patient‑focused private practice feel backed by the resources, technology, and stability of a leading organization.

If you’re passionate about patient care, prevention, and building meaningful relationships, this opportunity offers the flexibility and support you need to thrive.

Schedule:

• Option 1: Every other Monday, 7 AM–4 PM.
• Option 2: Every Monday, 7 AM–4 PM.

Why You’ll Love This Role

Autonomy with Support Enjoy the independence of private practice with the backing of a collaborative, team‑oriented environment.

Growth Made Easy Access mentorship and company‑paid continuing education to expand your clinical skills.

Real Patient Impact Focus on prevention and education to improve long‑term oral health outcomes.

A Culture That Cares Join a team that leads with kindness, empathy, and respect—for patients and each other.

Schedule (days/hours)

Monday 7am-4pm (option to work E/O or Every Monday)

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality preventive dental hygiene care using evidence‑based protocols.
• Perform appropriate assessments, diagnostics and preventive treatments within your scope of practice.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, prevention and the connection between oral and overall health.
• Build trusting relationships with patients and create a welcoming, judgment‑free experience.
• Collaborate with dentists and hygiene teammates to identify patient needs and personalize treatment.
• Stay current with dental technologies, instruments and best practices that enhance patient care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow applicable safety and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Licensed Dental Hygienist or eligible to become licensed in the state of practice.
• New graduates are welcome!
• Current CPR certification.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for patient care, education and prevention.
• Commitment to providing an exceptional patient experience.
• A collaborative, positive approach to working with patients and teammates.

Compensation

$45-$50/Hr.

About Us

Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off (“PTO”), health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan. As a dental hygienist, you'll also enjoy complimentary CEs and access to other internal training opportunities to support your growth.

Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 28 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!® Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site.

Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].