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Forte Dental
Berkley, Michigan

Dental Hygienist

Dental Top 25% in Dental HygieneFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50-$65/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Employee discounts
  • Paid time off
  • Benefits/Perks
  • Careers Advancement Opportunities
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Competitive Compensation

Job Summary

We are seeking a qualified and caring Registered Dental Hygienist to join our team! As a Registered Dental Hygienist, you will provide top-notch dental care that makes our clients feel like family. You will screen patients, perform dental cleanings, and assist the dentists with exams and procedures. The ideal candidate is state-licensed as a Registered Dental Hygienist and has at least two years of experience. If you’re friendly, outgoing, and committed to creating a fantastic dental experience, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

  • Welcome patients into the treatment area and make them feel comfortable
  • Discuss the dental care plan with patients and answer any questions they have
  • Prep sterilized equipment and make it available to the dentist for exams and procedures
  • Take vital signs and accurately record medical histories
  • Perform preliminary exams and collect oral health histories
  • Evaluate patients for signs of gum disease, cavities, and infection
  • Remove plaque and apply fluoride treatments
  • Teach good oral hygiene techniques
  • Create dental impressions
  • Take x-rays
  • Assist dentist during procedures and exams
  • Adhere to all health and safety regulations and office policies

Qualifications

Associate’s Degree from a school certified by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred

  • Current Dental Hygienist licensure
  • At least 1-2 years of experience in dental hygiene
  • Strong understanding of HIPAA regulations and all dentistry safety guidelines
  • Able to stand for extended periods and bend repeatedly
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Dental CleaningPatient ScreeningOral Hygiene EducationVital Signs RecordingHIPAA ComplianceMedical History Collection

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Hygienist at Forte Dental a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dental Hygiene — ranked against 1,748 active Dental Hygiene listings on WeekdayDoc.

Dental Hygiene Career Context

Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 35% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$120k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $124k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution22 jobs · 18 employers

8
<$125k
3
$125k-135k
6
$135k-145k
2
$146k
3
$155k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs

401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
56%
CME allowance
44%
Loan repayment
6%
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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PDS Health · Fairfax, Virginia

$62/hr - $77/hr
#2

Dental Hygienist

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$60-$75/hr
#3

Registered Dental Hygienist

$65-$75/hr
#4

Registered Dental Hygienist

$45/hr - $70/hr
+ 20 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

6.6/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Dental Hygiene

Living in Berkley

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$322k
Typical market rent
$2,161/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.3
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.

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About Forte Dental

Medical Practices
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Benefits & Perks

401(k)
Employee Discounts
Paid Time Off
Career Advancement Opportunities
Flexible Scheduling
Competitive Compensation