Pediatric Dental Hygienist: Gentle Care & Education

Boston Children’s Hospital; Brookline (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Children’s Hospital in Brookline, MA seeks a Pediatric Registered Dental Hygienist to join a community-based dental care team. You will deliver comprehensive hygiene services to children and select adults, perform radiographs, educate families, and maintain precise records in the electronic dental system.

The role requires a MA RDH license, an Associate degree in Dental Hygiene, and at least one year of pediatric experience, with CPR certification to ensure safe, high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Dental Hygiene is required.
• Massachusetts RDH license is required.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• Minimum one year of full-time experience in pediatric dentistry is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform dental hygiene treatments, evaluations, preventive education; ensure dentist examination each visit.
• Review patient care history before appointments and update records as needed.
• Follow all care standards and document patient information in the electronic record.
• Take, develop, and manage radiographs meeting quality standards; review with provider.
• Chart teeth and conditions in the electronic dental record as directed.
• Educate patients and caregivers on procedures and long-term oral care.
• Prepare operatory, maintain sterility, and manage supplies between visits.
• Document charges and schedule future appointments in the system.

Skills

Pediatric dentistry

Dental hygiene

CPR certification

Record keeping

Education

Associate degree in Dental Hygiene

Massachusetts RDH license

Tools

Radiography equipment

Electronic health records

Sterile technique

Job description

Boston Children’s Hospital in Brookline, MA seeks a Pediatric Registered Dental Hygienist to join a community-based dental care team. You will deliver comprehensive hygiene services to children and select adults, perform radiographs, educate families, and maintain precise records in the electronic dental system.

The role requires a MA RDH license, an Associate degree in Dental Hygiene, and at least one year of pediatric experience, with CPR certification to ensure safe, high-quality care.