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Make your next hire with Aligned Talent.

Personalized Talent Acquisition and Retention Support for Dental Practices in Southwest Michigan.

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Meet Melissa

With more than 25 years in dentistry and 18 years educating future hygienists, Melissa Hudson Dixon brings a personal and relationship-driven approach to hiring.

As both a clinician and educator within the Kalamazoo dental community, she has developed trusted connections with local professionals and understands what creates successful long-term matches for both practices and candidates.

Talent Acquisition Process

The Aligned Talent Way

Discover Candidates

Proactively identifies qualified candidates by leveraging her professional and academic networks.

Assess & Qualify

Carefully evaluates and qualifies candidates for talent, knowledge, skills and interests.

Validate & Confirm

Verifies qualifications and experience so clients can hire with confidence.

Why Aligned Talent?

Better talent, aligned teams.

With decades of clinical practice, mentorship, and education experience, Melissa has built trusted relationships throughout the local dental community. She brings thoughtful insight to every placement and partnership.  

She created Aligned Talent to help dental practices build stronger teams through trusted local connections, aligned matches, and reliable support.

From the Community

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Dr. Jennifer Sarantos

"Melissa made the hiring process smooth and efficient from start to finish. She took the time to understand our practice culture and found a candidate who not only has the right skills but also fits seamlessly with our team. We have been extremely pleased with the quality of the hire and would highly recommend Aligned Talent."

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Dr. Alex Keefer

"When I needed to hire a dental hygienist. She made the process incredibly easy from start to finish. Melissa is very professional, responsive, and really understanding of what our office needed. The hygienist she placed with us has been an excellent fit for our team, both clinically and personally. I would highly recommend Melissa to any dental office with staffing needs."

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Brianna Hamilton, RDH

“From the very beginning, she took the time to understand what I was looking for and connected me with a practice that aligned with my goals and values. A year and a half later, I can honestly say I still love where I work and look forward to going in each day. Melissa genuinely cares about both dental hygienists and dental offices, and her passion for creating the right match is evident in everything she does. I’m incredibly grateful for her guidance and would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for the right opportunity.”

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