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Elite Dental Partners
Grand Rapids, Michigan

Dental Hygienist

DentalFull-Time

Listed compensation

$44-$46/hr

Listing transparency2 of 6 stated

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and weekend coverage.

Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

We are seeking a Dental Hygienist that shares our passion for patient care and
education, as well as creating a welcoming environment.

Now offering a $5,000 Sign On Bonus!

Responsibilities

* Perform periodontal procedures in a manner that is best for the patient in
accordance with all state dental board requirements
* Educate patients on strategies to prevent, diagnose, and treat periodontal
disease as well as maintaining their oral health. Discuss the links between
periodontal conditions and overall systemic health
* Chart conditions of periodontal disease for collaboration with the Dentist to
develop the appropriate treatment plan
* Work collaboratively with the team on scheduling, ensuring an exceptional
patient experience, and maintaining the condition of the practice and
equipment

Qualifications

* Dental hygiene licensure compliant with the State Dental Board with no
adverse actions
* Two (2) + years’ experience as a licensed Dental Hygienist preferred but not
required
* Excellent communication skills with both the team and patients
* Proficient with Microsoft Office products and working with dental software,
experience with Dentrix preferred

Benefits

As a valued team member, you’ll enjoy a rewarding career with growth
opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits for full-time

Dental Hygienists include

* Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
* Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
* Flexible Spending Accounts
* Wellness Program
* Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
* Quarterly Bonus Opportunities and incentives on hygiene products
* Employee Referral Program Bonuses
* 401k
* Career Growth Opportunities

An equal opportunity employer and an advocate for diversity and inclusion

#IN

Hourly rate
$45—$50 USD

We take great pride in helping our communities be healthier, feel better, and
smile with confidence.  Daily, we are driven by our vision to provide an elite
patient experience tailored to their needs to receive the best care possible.

Not only do our team members find it rewarding to help patients be healthier,
but they also enjoy being part of an organization that supports their growth.
Our commitment to professional development and promoting internally when
appropriate allows for tremendous career opportunities.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient educationOral health maintenanceTreatment planningClinical charting

Dental Hygiene Career Context

Elite Dental Partners holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 28 active listings.

Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 35% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$99k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $103k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution22 jobs · 18 employers

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<$125k
3
$125k-135k
6
$135k-145k
2
$146k
3
$155k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs

401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
50% this job
CME allowance
44%
Loan repayment
6%
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$62/hr - $77/hr
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$60-$75/hr
#3

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$65-$75/hr
#4

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Grand Rapids

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$308k
Typical market rent
$1,580/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Elite Dental Partners

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, Illinois
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Program
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Quarterly Bonus Opportunities
Employee Referral Program Bonuses