Dental Hygienist - $5,000 Sign On
Listed compensation
$53-$57/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Location: My Family Dental Southfield
Southfield Family Dental Center is growing and looking to add a full-time Hygienist to our established and patient-focused practice!
$5,000 Sign on Bonus/Great Hourly Rate/Monthly Bonus Opportunity!
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
Technology-forward Practice: We use a Trios intraoral scanner, Pearl AI, Eaglesoft, and CBCT — giving you the tools to deliver top-tier care.
Balanced Care Schedule
- 1-hour recall appointments
- 1.5-hour scaling & root planing (SRP)
Work-Life Balance
- Monday & Thursday: 8:00 am–5:00 pm
- Tuesday & Wednesday: 9:00 am–7:00 pm
- Strong Compensation: $53-$57/hour + monthly bonus opportunity
Supportive Team in a Stable Environment: Join a well-established practice with a large patient base and a positive, team-oriented culture.
- We care about your well-being and long-term success. That’s why we offer:
- Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Life insurance, Accidental Death, and Short-Term Disability (at no cost to you)
- Paid Time Off (PTO) + Paid Holidays
- Additional insurance options + HSA/FSA
What You Bring to the Table
- MI Dental Hygiene License (or currently awaiting licensing — new grads welcome!)
- Strong communication skills and a warm interpersonal style
Experience (or training) in full-spectrum dental hygiene: perio charting, x-rays, prophy, SRP, patient education, fluoride, etc.
What You’ll Do
- Perform hygiene exams, cleanings, and periodontal care
- Take and interpret dental x-rays
Chart and Monitor Periodontal Health
- Provide patient education (oral hygiene, prevention, etc.)
- Use our advanced technology (scanner, AI, CBCT) to enhance care
- Partner with our clinical team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered dentistry
If you’re a passionate hygienist who’s excited to work in a modern, caring, and well-resourced practice, we want to hear from you!
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FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
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Key Responsibilities
Perform hygiene exams, cleanings, and periodontal care while utilizing advanced dental technology. Partner with the clinical team to provide patient-centered education and monitor oral health.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Michigan Dental Hygiene License or be awaiting licensure. Strong communication skills and proficiency in full-spectrum dental hygiene procedures are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Dental Hygiene Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$114k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $119k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 35% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $110k–$119k | Dental Hygienist median $104k (middle half $92k–$109k)58 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$119k in purchasing power | Michigan index 96.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Hygienist listings in Michigan | 133 active | 5,690 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 35% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $5k sign-on | Michigan healthcare professional listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 7% offer loan repayment133 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Dental Hygiene listings | 721 in the last 30 days | 471 the 30 days before (+53%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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