Dental Hygienist

DentalFull-Time

Listed compensation

$40-$44/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 27m ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Northern Michigan Pediatric Dentistry as a Dental Hygienist – New Grads Welcome in Traverse City, Michigan, United States. Northern Michigan Pediatric Dentistry is seeking a Dental Hygienist to join our dedicated team of dental professionals in Traverse City, MI! Our office is equipped with the latest technologies to provide the best patient care, making appointments a breeze for both our Hygienists and our patients.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $40 - $44/hr.
  • Traditional and Roth 401(k) options
  • Referral Bonus Program
  • Free CE courses

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join Northern Michigan Pediatric Dentistry as a Dental Hygienist – New Grads Welcome.

Key Responsibilities

The Dental Hygienist will provide high-quality oral health care to patients in a modern office setting. They will work as part of a dedicated team to ensure positive patient experiences during appointments.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Michigan dental hygiene license. New graduates are encouraged to apply for this position.

Key Skills

Clinical procedures

Pediatric Dental Hygiene Career Context

Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% have no call, 57% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$87k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $91k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 2.8/10 on work-life balance for Dental Hygienist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 19 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs · 21 employers

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
52%
CME allowance
30%
Loan repayment
13%
Relocation assistance
4%

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Work-life snapshot

2.8/ 10
Listing-based score

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay
Traditional and Roth 401(k) options
Referral Bonus Program
Free CE courses
Other benefits available with full-time employment