Dental Hygienist- Option to Add Variety with Dental Assisting

Enjoy variety in your day with optional Dental Assisting- all at your hygienist pay rate!

Full-Time or Part-Time | Needham, MA

$50-$66/hour (Based on Experience)

Up to $3,000 Hiring Bonus!

Full-Time

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus

Additional $2,000 Retention Bonus after 120-days

Part-Time

$500 Sign-On Bonus

Additional $1,000 Retention Bonus after 120-days

Love Dental Hygiene but enjoy mixing things up?

Chestnut Dental is seeking a Dental Hygienist for our Needham office- with the option to add variety to your day through dental assisting opportunities. Dental hygiene will remain your primary focus, and you’ll maintain your hygienist rate when assisting!

Your primary focus will be providing quality hygiene care, educating patients, and helping them feel comfortable and confident about their oral health. For someone who enjoys different aspects of dentistry, this role also offers the opportunity to assist chairside and collaborate with our dental team in another capacity.

Join a Team That Puts Patients and Employees First

Founded in 1970, Chestnut Dental Associates has been a trusted provider of dental care for families throughout the Needham area for more than 50 years. Our multidisciplinary practice combines pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, and adult dental care under one roof, allowing us to provide comprehensive care to patients of all ages.

At Chestnut Dental, we believe great patient care starts with a great team. We foster a supportive, collaborative environment where our providers are respected, our patients are treated like family, and our employees are given the tools and support they need to succeed.

What You'll Do

• Performing prophylaxis, scaling, and periodontal maintenance
• Taking digital radiographs using DEXIS software
• Assessing patients and documenting clinical findings accurately
• Educating patients and families on preventive care and oral hygiene
• Collaborating with doctors and team members to provide exceptional care
• Creating a positive, comfortable experience for every patient
• Supporting clinical and operational initiatives as needed
• If interested, incorporate dental assisting responsibilities into your schedule based on qualifications and practice needs.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Current Massachusetts Dental Hygiene License
• Current BLS/CPR Certification
• Strong communication and a patient focused approach
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Availability for one evening a week and one Saturday a month (Paid 45-minute dinner break and evening shift differential)

Ideal Candidate

You Are Someone Who

• Enjoys building relationships with patients and families
• Thrives in a team-oriented environment
• Brings a positive, professional attitude to work every day
• Is organized, adaptable, and able to manage a busy schedule efficiently
• Is committed to delivering the highest standard of patient care

Why Join Chestnut Dental?

We recognize that great patient care starts with great employees. That's why we offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Up to $3,000 hiring bonus
• Health, prescription, and vision insurance (Eligible day one)
• Dental services provided through Chestnut Dental (After 90-days)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage, voluntary life and AD&D
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous Paid Time Off including vacation, sick time, holidays, and bereavement leave
• Summer hours
• Financial planning
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Interested in a hygiene role with a little more variety? We’d love to hear from you!

Physical Requirements

This position requires periods of standing, walking, bending, and sitting, as well as the manual dexterity and visual acuity necessary to provide high-quality clinical care.

Chestnut Dental Associates is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming workplace for all employees.