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Specialty1 Partners
Hingham, Massachusetts

Part-time Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

Dental HygienistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$41.2-$53.23/hr

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Job Description

Are you a passionate Dental Hygienist looking for a practice where you can make a meaningful impact while enjoying an exceptional work-life balance? South Shore Periodontics is seeking a part-time Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) to join our specialty periodontal team.

Your Responsibilities

As a Dental Hygienist, you will play a vital role in maintaining our patient’s oral health and promoting overall well-being. If you are dedicated, detail-oriented, and have a passion for helping patients achieve excellent oral hygiene, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

  • Perform thorough and accurate oral assessments to identify patients' oral health conditions.
  • Clean and remove plaque, tartar, and stains from patients' teeth using various dental instruments.
  • Administer local anesthesia to patients as required for dental procedures.
  • Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, including brushing, flossing, and using mouthwash.
  • Provide personalized recommendations for oral care products based on individual patient needs.
  • Take dental X-rays and process them for the dentist's evaluation.
  • Apply preventive treatments such as fluoride varnishes or sealants to protect patients' teeth.
  • Conduct periodontal charting and assist the dentist in identifying and treating gum diseases.
  • As one of the essential members of our office, you will also help to facilitate/coordinate other office responsibilities as needed.

Your Background

You are a resourceful dental hygienist who loves helping patients receive the experience they deserve and helping the Dentist to provide it. You're excited by the prospect of a patient leaving your office in a healthier, stronger, and more comfortable / happier being, each and every day.

You’re a kind, passionate and collaborative problem-solver who is able to proactively adjust to shifting priorities and values the chance to make an important impact. You also have the following:

  • 3+ years of experience as a dental Hygienist.
  • Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
  • Understanding of health & safety regulations
  • Good computer skills
  • Excellent communication and people skills
  • A strong attention to detail
  • Well-organized and reliable
  • A high school diploma

Hygiene Provider State Licensure

If this sounds like you, you will fit right in with the team!

Why You Should Join Our Team

A career with us is a chance to work with everyone involved in the future of Specialty dental care. Dental Assistants, Sterilization Technicians, Specialists, Office Managers, Patient Care Coordinators and many more all work together to improve the patient care experience and great clinical results.

We strive to build and maintain an environment where employees from all backgrounds are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to succeed. You will also find a culture of continuous learning and a commitment to supporting our team members in all aspects of their lives—at home, at work and everywhere in between.

  • Your Benefits & Perks
  • 401(k) plan w/match options

Working Conditions

  • Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
  • Must be able to operate standard office equipment
  • Must be able to assist patients safely in and out of chairs or treatment areas
  • Must be able to maintain clinical positioning for extended periods
  • Must be able to work around medical equipment and instruments
  • Must be able to adhere to OSHA and infection control standards
  • Must be able to perform repetitive hand and wrist movements
  • Must be able to respond quickly in emergency situations
  • Final compensation will be determined based on your experience and qualifications.
  • Interview Location: 175 Derby St., Hingham, MA 02043

We believe in transparency through the talent acquisition process; we support our team members, past, future, and present, to make the best decision for themselves and their families. Starting off on the right foot with pay transparency is just one way that we are supporting this mission.

  • Position Base Pay Range
  • $41.20—$53.23 USD

Specialty1 Partners is the direct employer of non-clinical employees only. For clinical employees, the applicable practice entity listed above in the job posting is the employer.

Specialty1 Partners generates job postings and offer letters to assist with human resources and payroll support provided to the applicable practice. Clinical employees include dental assistants and staff assisting with actual direct treatment of patients.

Non-clinical employees include the office manager, front desk staff, marketing staff, and any other staff providing administrative duties.

Specialty1 Partners and its affiliates are equal-opportunity employers who recognize the value of a diverse workforce.

All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

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Requirements

Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience as a dental hygienist and hold a valid state licensure. A high school diploma and strong knowledge of dental instruments and safety regulations are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Dental cleaningLocal anesthesia administrationPatient educationCommunication skillsOSHA compliance

Periodontics Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$98k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $93k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How does Specialty1 Partners compare as an employer?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$86k–$111kDental Hygienist median $250k (middle half $176k–$250k)19 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$93k in purchasing powerMassachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Periodontics listings in Massachusetts8 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All dental hygienist listings in Massachusetts160 active6,004 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMassachusetts healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment160 active listings, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Massachusetts figures use all dental hygienists: too few Massachusetts Periodontics postings state pay.

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Dental Hygienist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,151 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Specialty1 Partners

Hospitals and Health Care
Houston, Texas
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) plan with match options
Work-life balance
Culture of continuous learning

Living in Hingham

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.19M
Typical market rent
$3,852/mo
Residents’ average commute
38 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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