Dental Hygienist

Smile Brands•Waterford, CT

About The Position

Merit Dental, supported by Smile Brands, is seeking a part-time Dental Hygienist for its Waterford, Michigan practice. The role combines the patient-focused feel of a private practice with organizational resources and team support. The hygienist will focus on preventive care, patient education, and building trusting relationships while collaborating with dentists and hygiene teammates. The schedule is Monday from 7 AM to 4 PM, either every other Monday or every Monday. New graduates are welcome. Benefits depend on employment status and hours worked. Smile Brands describes its mission as delivering smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners, and states that it is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace.

Requirements

Be a licensed Dental Hygienist or eligible to become licensed in the state of practice.
Hold current CPR certification.
Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Be passionate about patient care, education, and prevention.
Be committed to providing an exceptional patient experience.
Bring a collaborative, positive approach to working with patients and teammates.

Nice To Haves

New graduates are welcome.

Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality preventive dental hygiene care using evidence-based protocols.
Perform appropriate assessments, diagnostics, and preventive treatments within the scope of practice.
Educate patients about oral hygiene, prevention, and the connection between oral and overall health.
Build trusting relationships and provide a welcoming, judgment-free patient experience.
Collaborate with dentists and hygiene teammates to identify patient needs and personalize treatment.
Stay current with dental technologies, instruments, and best practices that enhance patient care.
Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow applicable safety and compliance standards.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO), depending on employment status and hours worked.
Health insurance, depending on employment status and hours worked.
Dental insurance, depending on employment status and hours worked.
Vision insurance, depending on employment status and hours worked.
Health savings account, depending on employment status and hours worked.
Telemedicine, depending on employment status and hours worked.
Flexible spending accounts, depending on employment status and hours worked.
Life insurance, depending on employment status and hours worked.
Disability insurance, depending on employment status and hours worked.
Employee discount programs, depending on employment status and hours worked.
Pet insurance, depending on employment status and hours worked.
401(k) plan, depending on employment status and hours worked.
Complimentary continuing education and access to internal training opportunities.