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Northland Health Centers
Turtle Lake, North Dakota

Dental Hygienist

DentalPart-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Northland Health Centers is a Federally Qualified Health Center serving urban and rural communities across North Dakota. We are currently seeking Registered Dental Hygienists to join our care teams. This position offers a flexible schedule of 1–3 days per week, with various days of the week possible. Student loan repayment opportunities may be available for eligible candidates, subject to program requirements.

The Registered Dental Hygienist provides comprehensive preventive and oral hygiene services to patients of the health center. This position supports overall oral health through patient education, preventive care, periodontal maintenance, and collaboration with the dental care team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide dental cleanings, periodontal maintenance, and preventive oral health services
  • Perform oral health assessments, charting, and diagnostic support
  • Educate patients on oral hygiene, treatment plans, and preventive care
  • Maintain infection control and aseptic techniques in accordance with established standards
  • Accurately document patient information in electronic dental records
  • Follow HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality standards
  • Collaborate with the dental team to support clinic workflow and a positive patient experience

What You'll Bring

  • A current North Dakota Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license is required
  • Knowledge of dental terminology, documentation, and electronic health records
  • Strong organizational and communication skills with excellent attention to detail
  • A friendly, professional, and patient-centered approach
  • A commitment to providing quality patient care and contributing to a supportive team environment
  • What You Can Expect From Us

Benefits That Support You

We offer paid holidays, paid time off, continuing education opportunities, license renewal assistance, student loan repayment opportunities, and more.

Flexible Schedule

Enjoy the flexibility of working 1–3 days per week, with various days of the week possible to help accommodate your schedule and work-life balance.

Supportive Team Environment

Work alongside a diverse and experienced team that values collaboration, teamwork, and professional growth. We're committed to creating a workplace where you feel supported, respected, and empowered to succeed.

Why Northland Health Centers?

At Northland Health Centers, we're more than a dental practice-we're a team committed to caring for our patients, our communities, and one another. We strive to create a supportive, collaborative environment where you can grow professionally, maintain a healthy work-life balance, and feel valued for the work you do.

If you're looking for an opportunity where your contributions matter and you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and the communities we serve, we'd love to have you join our team.

Northland Health Centers has a Drug-Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current North Dakota Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license. Proficiency in dental terminology, electronic health records, and a commitment to patient-centered care are required.

Key Skills

Dental hygieneOral health assessmentHIPAA complianceClinical documentationOrganizational skills

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for North Dakota is 89.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.8% of North Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 36% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

38 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution31 jobs · 28 employers

10
<$105k
8
$105k-120k
7
$120k-135k
4
$135k-150k
2
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs · 28 employers

401k / retirement match
94%
CME allowance
55% this job
Sign-on bonus
35%
Loan repayment
10% this job
Relocation assistance
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Independence Dental Services LP · Chicago, Illinois

$75/hr
#2

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Platinum Dental Services · Colorado Springs, Colorado

$65-$75/hr
#3

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$65-$70/hr
#4

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

$65-$67/hr
+ 36 more · ranked by pay

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.

Living in Turtle Lake

Median resident rent
$779/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
State income tax
Up to 2.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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About Northland Health Centers

Hospitals and Health Care
Turtle Lake, ND
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Continuing Education Opportunities
License Renewal Assistance
Student Loan Repayment Opportunities
Flexible Schedule (1-3 days/week)