Dental Hygienist - Temp

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Job Description

Dental Hygienist – Flex Force | Internal Temp Pool

Great Expressions Dental Centers (GEDC) is looking for Dental Hygienists to join our Flex Force internal temp pool. Flex Force gives you the flexibility to work when it fits your schedule while staying connected to a supportive, patient-focused organization.

This is a great option for hygienists who want more control over when they work without committing to a permanent full- or part-time schedule.

Why Flex Force?

  • W-2 employment
  • No commitment required — pick up shifts when you’re available
  • No guaranteed hours — you choose which available shifts work for you
  • Access to opportunities across participating GEDC offices
  • Work in supportive, team-focused practices
  • Gain exposure to different offices and teams
  • Patient-centered culture where the hygiene role is valued and respected
  • Modern technology designed to support efficient, quality patient care

How It Works

Flex Force puts you in control of your schedule. When GEDC offices need temporary hygiene coverage, available shifts are shared with our Flex Force hygienists. You can choose the shifts that work for you based on your availability.

There is no requirement to commit to a specific number of hours or shifts, and there are no guaranteed hours.

Whether you're looking to pick up an occasional shift, supplement your current schedule, or maintain flexibility while deciding what you want next, Flex Force gives you options.

Our Culture

At Great Expressions, we believe dental hygiene should be centered around patient care, clinical quality, and ethical treatment. Our teams are encouraged to do what is best for the patient, with a supportive environment where hygienists are heard, respected, and able to practice at the top of their license.

What You'll Bring

  • Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)
  • Current dental hygiene license, or license-eligible, in the state where you wish to work
  • Patient-focused approach and commitment to quality care
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Ability to adapt to different office environments and teams
  • Reliable and professional approach to patient care

About Great Expressions Dental Centers

Great Expressions Dental Centers is a leading dental organization with 200+ offices across multiple states. With a focus on patient care, modern technology, and strong clinical support, we're committed to creating an environment where dental professionals can do their best work.

  • Ready for flexibility without the commitment of a permanent schedule?
  • Join GEDC Flex Force and work when it works for you.
  • Apply today to learn more about available Dental Hygienist temp opportunities.

GEDC is committed to diversity and inclusion and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are welcomed and encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

The dental hygienist will provide temporary clinical coverage across various dental offices to ensure consistent patient care. They are responsible for maintaining high standards of clinical quality and ethical treatment while adapting to different team environments.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license or be license-eligible in the state of practice. A patient-focused approach, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively within diverse dental teams are required.

Key Skills

AdaptabilityProfessionalism

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Great Expressions Dental Centers holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 70/100, 60 active listings.

What does the Dental Hygienist market look like in Michigan?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedDental Hygienist median $95k (middle half $87k–$102k)14 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingMichigan index 96.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygienist listings in Michigan145 active5,813 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 52% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMichigan healthcare professional listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $33k) · 6% offer loan repayment145 active listings, Oct 2026
Great Expressions Dental Centerssilver tier, 70/100Top Employers work-life index60 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Dental Hygienist Jobs

34 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

30 jobs · 29 employers
7
<$100k
11
$100k-120k
7
$120k-140k
3
$140k-160k
2
$183k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

30 jobs · 29 employers
401k / retirement match
93%
CME allowance
50%
Sign-on bonus
37%
Loan repayment
13%
Relocation assistance
7%

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$60-$88/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 2.8
Better work-life than 40% of Dental Hygienist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,151 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Great Expressions Dental Centers

Dentists
Southfield, MI
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

W-2 employment
Choose your own shifts
No commitment required
Access to opportunities across GEDC offices
Modern technology

Living in Brighton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$407k
Typical market rent
$2,179/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.3
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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