Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) - Livonia, MI
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Job Description
Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Great Lakes Family Dental | Livonia, MI
Ready to Love Where You Work?
Are you a passionate Dental Hygienist who loves building relationships with patients, providing exceptional care, and being part of a supportive dental team? Great Lakes Family Dental in Livonia, MI is looking for a motivated, compassionate, and patient-focused Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) to join our team!
This is a great opportunity for someone who takes pride in helping patients achieve healthy, confident smiles and enjoys working in an environment where teamwork, communication, and quality patient care come first. We believe that great patient care starts with a great team!
We strive to provide an environment where your expertise is valued, your contributions are appreciated, and you have the support needed to do what you do best — care for your patients.
Whether you're an experienced hygienist or just beginning your career, we'd love to meet you!
Why You'll Love This Opportunity
- COMPETITIVE PAY! Earn hourly pay based on experience and qualifications.
- ADDITIONAL EARNING POTENTIAL! Opportunity to earn above your base hourly rate through available incentive programs (patient-focused).
- CONSISTENT PATIENT FLOW! Enjoy an established patient base and a steady schedule.
- SUPPORTIVE TEAM! Work alongside dental professionals who value collaboration, communication, and helping one another succeed.
- MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Build meaningful relationships with patients while helping them achieve healthier smiles.
- PATIENT-FOCUSED CARE! Take pride in delivering personalized, high-quality care in a welcoming environment.
- GREAT BENEFITS! Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, and 401(k) with company match for eligible employees.
What You'll Be Doing
As our Registered Dental Hygienist, you'll play an important role in helping patients maintain healthy smiles while creating a comfortable, welcoming, and positive dental experience. You'll work closely with our dentists and clinical team to deliver personalized, high-quality preventive care while educating patients and building lasting relationships.
Patient Care & Clinical Responsibilities
- Perform dental cleanings, periodontal assessments, and preventive hygiene procedures.
- Provide scaling and root planing and other therapeutic services within your licensed scope of practice.
- Review patient medical and dental histories and assess oral health conditions.
- Identify potential oral health concerns and communicate findings to the dentist.
- Take dental radiographs as appropriate and permitted by state regulations.
- Maintain accurate patient records, clinical notes, and treatment documentation.
- Follow established infection control protocols, clinical standards, and safety guidelines.
Patient Education & Relationships
- Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive dental care.
- Help patients understand their oral health needs and recommended treatment.
- Build trusting, long-term relationships through compassionate, personalized care.
- Create a welcoming, comfortable, and positive experience for every patient.
- Encourage patients to take an active role in maintaining their oral health.
Teamwork & Collaboration
- Work closely with dentists, dental assistants, and front office team members to provide coordinated patient care.
- Communicate effectively regarding patient needs, treatment recommendations, and follow-up care.
- Help maintain an organized, efficient, and positive clinical environment.
- Support fellow team members and contribute to a collaborative practice culture.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who genuinely enjoys helping people, takes pride in their clinical skills, and brings a positive, team-oriented attitude to work each day!
- Graduate of an accredited Dental Hygiene program.
- Current, active Registered Dental Hygienist license in the state of Michigan.
- Strong clinical skills and commitment to providing exceptional patient care.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to educate patients and build positive, lasting relationships.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to clinical excellence.
- Dependable, organized, and comfortable working in a team environment.
- New graduates and experienced hygienists are encouraged to apply!
Benefits & Perks
We appreciate our team members and offer benefits to support their health, happiness, and future!
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for eligible full-time employees (30+ hours per week).
- Access to additional voluntary benefits.
- Paid time off and holiday pay for eligible full-time employees.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
Schedule & Location
Full-Time Schedule
- Monday 10 AM–7 PM
- Tuesday 8 AM–5 PM
- Wednesday 8 AM–5 PM
- Thursday 8 AM–5 PM
Great Lakes Family Dental: 16160 Middlebelt Rd, Livonia, MI 48154
Ready to Make a Difference, One Smile at a Time?
If you're passionate about dental hygiene, love connecting with patients, and want to be part of a team that values your skills and contributions, we'd love to hear from you!
Join us to help continue providing exceptional care while creating a positive experience for our patients and team.
Apply Today! WE'D Love to Meet You!
Bright Direction Dental is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to abide by these principles and mandates.
Bright Direction Dental prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, traits associated with race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Bright Direction Dental conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
Key Responsibilities
The Registered Dental Hygienist will perform clinical preventive services including cleanings, periodontal assessments, and scaling and root planing. They will also educate patients on oral health and maintain accurate clinical documentation while working collaboratively with the dental team.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Dental Hygiene program and hold an active Registered Dental Hygienist license in the state of Michigan. Strong clinical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to patient-focused care are required.
Key Skills
Dental Hygiene Career Context
Bright Direction Dental holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 78/100, 9 active listings.
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in dental hygienist | ranked against 2,151 Dental Hygienist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Dental Hygienist median $104k (middle half $94k–$109k)63 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Michigan index 96.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Hygiene listings in Michigan | 59 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All dental hygienist listings in Michigan | 162 active | 5,988 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 34% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Michigan healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 6% offer loan repayment162 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Dental Hygiene listings | 801 in the last 30 days | 438 the 30 days before (+83%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Bright Direction Dental | silver tier, 78/100 | Top Employers work-life index9 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) - Livonia, MI at Bright Direction Dental a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Dental Hygienist — ranked against 2,151 active Dental Hygienist listings on WeekdayDoc.
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