Pays $104k-$115kDental Hygienist market median is ~$112k (20 jobs)

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Aspen Dental
Auburn, Massachusetts

Dental Hygienist (RDH)

DentalFull-Time
Posted 2h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Full-time, part-time, or PRN dental hygienist. Manageable schedules (5-7 patients/day). Uncapped incentive plan. Auburn, MA.

Join Aspen Dental as a Dental Hygienist (RDH) – Flexible Schedule, Uncapped Incentive in Auburn, Massachusetts, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $104K - $115K
  • Benefits for full-time and part-time hygienists, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and 6 paid holidays
  • Free continuing education (CE) through TAG University
  • Disability coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Pet insurance
  • Manageable schedules (5–7 patients per day)

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join Aspen Dental as a Dental Hygienist (RDH) – Flexible Schedule, Uncapped Incentive.

Key Responsibilities

You will partner with the doctor to develop and deliver personalized patient care plans while utilizing digital technology for clinical assessments. Additionally, you will collaborate with the dental team to ensure exceptional patient experiences and manage your own schedule and supplies.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an associate degree or higher in dental hygiene from an accredited institution. An active dental hygiene license in the state of practice is also required.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Key Skills

Dental hygieneOral health assessmentPatient educationClinical documentationPerio charting3D scanningVidea AIPatient communicationTreatment planningClinical decision-making

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$110k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $103k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Aspen Dental holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 294 active listings.

Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% have no call, 53% require no weekends.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 5.7/10 on work-life balance for Dental Hygienist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 20 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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About Aspen Dental

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, IL
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay: $104,000-$115,000 annualized, plus an uncapped incentive plan
Benefits for full-time and part-time hygienists, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and 6 paid holidays
Free continuing education (CE) through TAG University
Disability coverage
Employee Assistance Program
Pet insurance