Autonomous Dental Hygienist (Assisted) — High Earning Potential

Tend

Cambridge (MA)

On-site

USD 72,000 - 84,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Assisted Hygiene
CE & Professional Development
Health insurance & Dental care
Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holidays
401(k) plan
Life & AD&D insurance
FSAs/HSAs

Job summary

Tend is seeking a Dental Hygienist in Massachusetts to deliver preventive and periodontal care in a modern studio with the support of a dedicated dental assistant. You’ll work within Tend’s Team (Assisted) Hygiene model, collaborating with dentists and the studio team to optimize patient care and production.

Two compensation plans are offered: Plan A with a higher base and no bonus, Plan B with base plus a monthly performance bonus.

Qualifications

  • Degree from an accredited dental hygiene program.
  • Current, active hygiene license in the state you’re applying for.
  • Current Anesthesia/Nitrous license in applicable state.
  • Current CPR/BLS certification.
  • Comfort with digital charting and x-rays, intraoral cameras, and technology-driven care.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver comprehensive preventive and periodontal care per guidelines.
  • Collaborate with a dental assistant to optimize schedule and care delivery.
  • Partner with dentists for hygiene exams and treatment planning.
  • Proactively drive hygiene production and support same-day treatment.
  • Work within Tend’s Assisted Hygiene model with team backing.
  • Maintain strong patient relationships through clear communication and education.
  • Collaborate with studio team to ensure seamless care.
  • Engage in ongoing professional development through CE opportunities.

Skills

Earns Trust
Works Together
Adapts With Ease

Education

Dental hygiene degree
Active hygiene license (state)
Anesthesia/Nitrous license (where applicable)
CPR/BLS certification

Tools

Digital charting
X-rays
Intraoral cameras
Technology-driven care

Job description

Tend is seeking a Dental Hygienist in Massachusetts to deliver preventive and periodontal care in a modern studio with the support of a dedicated dental assistant. You’ll work within Tend’s Team (Assisted) Hygiene model, collaborating with dentists and the studio team to optimize patient care and production.

Two compensation plans are offered: Plan A with a higher base and no bonus, Plan B with base plus a monthly performance bonus.

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