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Spoonwood Dental Partners
Keene, New Hampshire

Dental Hygienist

Dental Above average in Dental HygieneNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$45-$52.5/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on_site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 58m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Dental Hygienist - Job description

Full-Time or Flexible Schedule

Are you a passionate, prevention-focused Dental Hygienist who wants to be valued as a respected provider and have a genuine voice in patient care? At Spoonwood Dental [https://spoonwooddental.com/] Partners, our hygiene team is at the heart of our mission, and we’re looking for an outstanding RDH to join our Peterborough practice.

Why You’ll Love It Here

  • Be Heard, Be Valued: Hygienists are true partners in care, with a respected voice in shaping patient treatment plans.
  • Prevention-Focused Model: Work in a practice that prioritizes long-term health, not just quick fixes.
  • In-House Periodontist: Collaborate closely with our on-site perio specialist, enhancing care and learning opportunities.
  • Competitive Pay + Incentives: $45–$52.50/hr base + Patient Care Incentive (earn $12,000+ annually in bonuses).
  • Flexible Scheduling: Full-time preferred (4–5 days), but we’re open to flexible arrangements or job sharing.
  • Team Culture: Supportive, collaborative, and energized environment where you’ll thrive.
  • Top-Notch Tools: Modern equipment and technology in every hygiene operatory.
  • Ongoing Growth: Paid CE, team development events, and professional support.
  • Community Connection: We sponsor local events and run a “Cavity Free Club” for kids 13 and under, as well as a free dental day.

Schedule

  • Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM (no weekends!)
  • Flexible options available

Qualifications

  • NH Dental Hygiene License (Required)
  • At least 1 year of hygiene experience preferred, but new grads encouraged to apply

Compensation & Benefits

  • $45.00–$52.50/hour + quarterly incentive bonuses ($1,500+/quarter)
  • 401(k) with match
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • HSA & life insurance
  • Paid time off & holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee discounts & EAP
  • Professional development assistance

About Us

We’re more than a dental office - we’re a prevention-first, patient-centered, community-rooted practice that empowers our hygienists to do their best work every day. You’ll be joining a team that values work-life balance, collaboration, and clinical excellence.

Location

650 Court Street, Suite 4, 5, & 7, Keene, NH 03431

Website: spoonwooddental.com [https://spoonwooddental.com]

Ready to love where you work? Apply today and let’s talk!

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Key Responsibilities

The Dental Hygienist will provide high-quality, prevention-focused patient care and collaborate with the on-site periodontist on treatment plans. They will also participate in team development and contribute to a positive, patient-centered practice environment.

Key Skills

Periodontal carePrevention-focused careTreatment planningPatient education

Dental Hygiene Career Context

Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 23% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New Hampshire is 104.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$101k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $97k in an average-cost state. 60.5% of New Hampshire clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

New Hampshire has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$101k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
40% this job
CME allowance
33%

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Work-life snapshot

5.7/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Dental Hygiene

  • No weekends
  • On-site

Living in Keene

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$361k
Typical market rent
$1,812/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Spoonwood Dental Partners

Medical Practices
Keene, New Hampshire
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) with match
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
HSA
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Holidays