Dental Assistant - Chesaning, MI
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How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open dental assistant jobs in Michigan post a median of $22 an hour, the middle half $17.88–$26, across 24 jobs that state their pay. Dental assistants employed in Michigan earn a median of $23.47 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
What Michigan requires of a dental assistant
Dental radiography course completion (no license for unlicensed dental assistants), from the Michigan Board of Dentistry (LARA), Administrative Rules R 338.11101 et seq..
- An unlicensed dental assistant must complete a course in dental radiography substantially equivalent to a Board-approved program course (R 338.11302, 11303 or 11307) before operating dental radiographic equipment, under general supervision of a dentist.
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About the job
Dental Assistant - Chesaning Family Dental
We're looking for a full-time Dental Assistant who is dependable, energetic, and enjoys being part of a great team!
A Little About Us
Chesaning Family Dental is an established private family practice in Chesaning. We have a wonderful team, an amazing Doctor, and a practice that truly puts our patients and our team first. We're looking for someone who wants to find a long-term home and enjoys working in a friendly, supportive office.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Dental Assistant, you'll work closely with the Doctor and team to help provide a great experience for our patients. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments, and materials
- Welcoming patients and helping them feel comfortable throughout their visit
- Assisting the Doctor with procedures, including set-ups, suction, and passing instruments
- Taking and documenting intraoral photographs
- Thoroughly charting treatment and patient information
- Pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts
- Fabricating temporary restorations
- Cleaning and polishing removable appliances
- Sterilizing instruments and maintaining clean treatment rooms
- Following OSHA and infection control guidelines
- Answering patient questions and helping them feel informed and comfortable
- Pitching in wherever needed and being a positive part of the team
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is
- A certified or experienced Dental Assistant
- Current in CPR certification
- Reliable, organized, and detail-oriented
- Comfortable working in a busy dental office
- Friendly and personable with patients
- A team player with a positive attitude
- Available to work our Monday-Thursday schedule
Schedule
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: No Fridays at this time, but this could change in the future
What We Offer
- $18-$25/hour , based on experience and skill level
- Benefits
- Opportunities to learn and grow
- A friendly, supportive private practice environment
- A great team and positive workplace
If you're looking for a private practice where you can work with a great team, build relationships with patients, and feel like part of the family, we'd love to meet you!
From Aligned Dental Partners's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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