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Coventry, Rhode Island

Dental Hygienist at Rhode Island Children's Dentistry & Orthodontics

Dental HygienistFull-Time

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Job Description

Rhode Island Children’s Dentistry is seeking a skilled and compassionate Dental Hygienist to join our pediatric dental team. With a strong reputation for providing exceptional dental care to children in a fun, welcoming environment, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a patient-centered practice. The ideal candidate is energetic, patient-focused, and passionate about helping children develop healthy oral habits and feel confident at the dentist.

Website: Rhode Island Children's Dentistry

Why Join Us?

  • Trusted pediatric dental practice serving children and families in the community
  • Fun, upbeat, and supportive team culture
  • Modern office with advanced dental technology
  • Strong focus on preventive care and patient education
  • Rewarding work helping children and families maintain healthy smiles

Experience & Key Responsibilities

  • Perform dental hygiene assessments, cleanings, and preventive treatments
  • Take and process dental X-rays as appropriate
  • Educate patients and parents on oral hygiene, disease prevention, and at-home care
  • Provide compassionate care to children and support a calm, positive experience
  • Maintain accurate patient records and chart clinical findings
  • Ensure strict compliance with infection control, sterilization, and OSHA standards
  • Collaborate with dentists and clinical staff to support patient care plans
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management

Comprehensive Benefit Package

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k)
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off

Requirements

  • Active Dental Hygienist license per state requirements
  • Previous hygiene experience preferred; pediatric experience a plus
  • Strong knowledge of child-friendly dental hygiene techniques and patient education
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced clinical environment

CPR/BLS Certification Preferred or Willingness to Obtain

Team members are expected to uphold the culture outlined in the SDB Handbook, with a focus on our core values and any additional responsibilities as defined

Join our team and be part of a practice dedicated to excellence in pediatric dental care. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact on kids’ oral health and help families build healthy habits, apply today!

Key Responsibilities

Perform dental hygiene assessments, cleanings, and preventive treatments while educating patients and parents on oral health. Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure strict compliance with infection control and OSHA standards.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Dental cleaningsOral hygiene instructionOSHA complianceClinical charting

Pediatric Dentistry Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Rhode Island is 102.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.1% of Rhode Island clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Dental Hygienist market look like in Rhode Island?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedDental Hygienist median $250k (middle half $200k–$300k)394 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingRhode Island index 102.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygienist listings in Rhode Island17 active5,693 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 4% offer loan repayment1,000 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.

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Work-life snapshot

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Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k)
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off

Living in Coventry

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$477k
Typical market rent
$2,481/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.8
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

BEA 2024 · Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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