Dental Hygienist

Wayland Dental; Cochituate (MA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Team culture

Free CE opportunities

401K matching

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

Wayland Dental in Wayland, MA is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist for a full-time position in a long-standing, family-oriented practice equipped with iTero and Overjet. The office offers competitive compensation, a team-first culture, and a supportive environment focused on patient-centered care.

Responsibilities include patient screenings, dental charting, calculus removal, sealants/fluoride, nutrition counseling, taking impressions, and collaborating with the clinical team to maintain

Qualifications

• Active Massachusetts dental hygiene license.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene not optional.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient screenings, health history review, oral cancer screening, head/neck inspection, charting, and vitals (BP, pulse).
• Remove calculus and plaque from all tooth surfaces.
• Apply sealants and fluoride; educate on oral hygiene and nutrition.
• Take impressions for study casts and support the clinical team to deliver high-quality care.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene

Tools

iTero

Overjet

Job description

Location:Wayland DentalRegistered Dental Hygienist – Wayland Dental (Wayland, MA)Where support, technology, and patient-centered care come together.Salary Range: $56.00 - $60.00 HourlyAt Wayland Dental, we believe exceptional patient care starts with an exceptional team experience. That’s why we focus on creating a supportive, collaborative environment where hygienists are respected, trusted, and set up for success from day one.We’re a long-standing family practice in Wayland, MA, just 30 minutes outside of Boston, known for building trust with generations of patients, and for delivering advanced care in a modern, comfortable setting. As a fully digital office equipped with iTero (digital scanning technology), Overjet (AI-assisted radiograph review).Schedule: Full-time, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 6:45am-5pm, Friday 6:45am-3pmWhy You’ll Love It Here:Competitive compensationTeam-first culture in a respected, community-rooted officeInstrument replacement programFree, monthly CE opportunities throughout the yearOffice accepts PPO & Fee for service Insurances.Competitive health benefits offered at 30 hours per week.Matching 401K retirement PlanPaid Vacation and Paid HolidaysLife & Disability Insurance*Benefits are subject to change and eligibility*What You’ll Do:Conduct patient screening procedures, such as oral health assessments, reviewing health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting, and taking blood pressure and pulseRemove calculus and plaque from all tooth surfacesApply preventive materials to the teeth, including sealants and fluoridesTeach patients effective oral hygiene strategies (brushing, flossing, nutrition counseling)Counsel patients on the importance of good nutrition to oral healthTake impressions of patients’ teeth for study castsCollaborate with the clinical team to ensure consistent, high-quality carePerform other duties as assignedWhat You’ll Need:Associate or advanced degree in Dental HygieneActive Massachusetts dental hygiene licenseCommitment to patient-centered care and a collaborative mindsetExperience preferred, but we welcome the right candidate at any stage of their careerWayland Dental is supported by Select Dental Management, helping to empower a world where everyone benefits from the highest standards of care. Select provides supported practices with the tools, technology, and training they need so they can continue to deliver remarkable outcomes to their patients — all while preserving the private-practice feel that makes the office special.Let’s Connect.If you’re looking for a place where your work is valued, your growth is supported, and your patients feel the difference—you’ll feel right at home at Wayland Dental.The pay range for this role varies based on experience, credentials, and availability. In addition to competitive compensation, our team members enjoy continuing education opportunities, production-based incentives (when applicable), and clear pathways for growth within the practice.#Hygiene24FLSA Status:Non-ExemptWe are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability status or other legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.Completion of this form is voluntary and will only be used to report on candidate demographics. Nothing contained in this form will be accessible or used in hiring or other employment decisions. Information provided will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file for reporting purposes only.