Autonomy-Driven Dental Hygienist — Team Support & Growth

Tend; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Assisted Hygiene

CE & Professional Development

Health Comes First (insurance)

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Life & AD&D insurance

FSAs/HSAs

Pre-tax transit benefits

Job summary

Tend in Boston, MA seeks a Dental Hygienist to deliver preventive care in a modern studio with a dedicated dental assistant under our Team (Assisted) Hygiene model. You’ll work with a well-booked schedule and advance patient experiences with top-tier care and education.

We offer two compensation plans: Plan A (Higher Base, No Bonus) and Plan B (Base + Bonus). You’ll have clinical support, flexible scheduling, and strong team backing for professional growth.

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.
• Open to full-time (32-40 hours/week including AM/PM and Saturday shifts), part-time (2-3 days/week including AM/PM and Saturday shifts), or PRN (work when you want!)

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive preventive and periodontal care as listed.
• Collaborate with a dedicated dental assistant to optimize your schedule and patient care.
• Partner with dentists for hygiene exams to identify and recommend treatment plans.
• Proactively drive hygiene production by maximizing chair time and preventive care.
• Work within Tend’s Team (Assisted) Hygiene model with dedicated dental assistants.
• Maintain strong relationships with patients through clear communication and education.
• Collaborate with doctors, assistants, and operations leaders for seamless care.
• Engage in ongoing professional development through CE opportunities and forums.

Skills

Autonomy

Efficiency

High-performance care

Education

Dental hygiene degree

Job description

Tend in Boston, MA seeks a Dental Hygienist to deliver preventive care in a modern studio with a dedicated dental assistant under our Team (Assisted) Hygiene model. You’ll work with a well-booked schedule and advance patient experiences with top-tier care and education.

We offer two compensation plans: Plan A (Higher Base, No Bonus) and Plan B (Base + Bonus). You’ll have clinical support, flexible scheduling, and strong team backing for professional growth.