Studio Smiles is growing! We’re looking for a friendly, motivated Dental Hygienist to join our upbeat, patient-centered team. If you love educating patients, delivering high-quality care, and being part of a supportive environment, we’d love to meet you.
About Us:
Studio Smiles is a modern, family-focused dental practice located in Waterford, MI. We pride ourselves on comfort, compassion, and creating an exceptional experience for every patient—from routine cleanings to comprehensive care.
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay (based on experience)
- Flexible scheduling
- Supportive, drama-free team culture
- Modern technology and fully digital workflow
- Sunday availability optional
Responsibilities
- Perform dental prophylaxis, scaling, and root planing to remove plaque and tartar buildupn and perio charting
- Conduct patient assessments, including vital signs and medical history review
- Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care
- Assist the dentist during procedures using four-handed dentistry techniques
- Take and develop medical imaging such as X-rays while adhering to infection control protocols
- Maintain accurate documentation of patient records in EMR systems, ensuring HIPAA compliance
- Review dental charts and medical records for comprehensive patient care planning
- Maintain accurate clinical notes
- Ensure aseptic techniques are followed to prevent cross-contamination
- Provide chairside assisting during various dental procedures in general dentistry and pediatric dentistry settings
- Monitor and document patient responses throughout treatment, ensuring comfort and safety
- Adhere to all infection control standards, including sterilization procedures and OSHA regulations
Requirements
- Valid Dental Hygienist license with current state licensure
- Proven experience in dental office or clinic settings, including pediatric dentistry
- Proficiency with dental software such as OpenDental is highly desirable
- Strong knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, dental coding, and documentation review
- Familiarity with EMR systems and medical imaging techniques
- Ability to perform patient care with compassion, professionalism, and excellent communication skills
- Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and infection control protocols
- Experience with medical terminology, vital signs monitoring, and aseptic technique is required
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
How to Apply:
We’d love to meet you! Submit your resume directly through Indeed or email us at [email protected].
Join a team that truly values you—both as a professional and a person. We can’t wait to welcome our next hygienist to Studio Smiles!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $41.03 - $50.00 per hour
Expected hours: 8 – 20 per week
Work Location: In person
