Dental Hygienist
Listed compensation
$1K–$2K /yr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
- Dental Hygienist – Full-Time or Part-Time
- Longmeadow, MA | 5 Days a Week | No Weekends
Great Expressions Dental Centers (GEDC) is hiring a Dental Hygienist to join a supportive, patient-focused practice in. This role offers a consistent schedule, competitive hourly pay, and the opportunity to work in a team environment where the hygiene role is valued, respected, and supported.
While we offer a production-based incentive, our culture is centered around patient care and ethics. Our team is encouraged to focus on what is best for the patient, and the production model simply rewards providers for the quality care they deliver.
Additional earning opportunities include Perio Protect compensation and CURODONT (percentage-based), with full training provided during onboarding.
If you’re a hygienist looking for stability, work-life balance, and a long-term home, this role is designed with you in mind.
Practice Location
- 21 Dwight Rd. Suite 203 Longmeadow, MA 01106
- Schedule & Compensation (Ask about our flexible schedules)
- Full-time and part-time options available
- No weekends
- Competitive Wages with room to Negotiate
Perks: (30 hours or more a week)
Health, dental & vision | 401(k) | PTO + holidays | CE + career growth | Bonuses & recognition | Personal Improvement Fund ($1000-$2000 a year)
Why Hygienists Choose Great Expressions
- Ethical, patient-centered care
- Consistent schedule that supports work-life balance
- Supportive, team-focused environment
- Stability with a trusted organization backed by 40+ years in dentistry
- Modern technology that supports efficiency and quality care
- A workplace where the hygiene role is respected and supported
What You'll Bring
- Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)
- Licensed (or license-eligible) in state
- Patient-focused and committed to quality care
- Interest in a long-term, collaborative team environment
Apply today for a Dental Hygienist role built for balance, stability, and support.
GEDC is committed to diversity and inclusion and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are welcomed and encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
The Dental Hygienist will provide high-quality, patient-centered dental care within a supportive team environment. Responsibilities include performing hygiene procedures, utilizing modern dental technology, and adhering to ethical practice standards.
Requirements
Candidates must be a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) and hold a valid license or be license-eligible in the state of Massachusetts. The role requires a commitment to quality patient care and the ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.
Key Skills
Dental Hygiene Career Context
Great Expressions Dental Centers holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 70/100, 65 active listings.
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.7 / 10 · above average in dental hygienist | ranked against 2,151 Dental Hygienist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Dental Hygienist median $112k (middle half $106k–$116k)110 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Massachusetts index 105.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Hygiene listings in Massachusetts | 67 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All dental hygienist listings in Massachusetts | 159 active | 5,987 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 34% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Massachusetts healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment159 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Dental Hygiene listings | 793 in the last 30 days | 438 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Great Expressions Dental Centers | silver tier, 70/100 | Top Employers work-life index65 active listings |
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