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Squire Dental Management
Smithville, New Jersey

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

Dental 8.0 Work-LifeFull-Time

Compensation

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The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Join a supportive, patient-centered dental team where your skills truly matter.

Are you a motivated, team-oriented & reliable Registered Dental Hygienist looking for a place to grow, feel valued, and make an impact each day? We’re seeking an enthusiastic professional to join our practice and contribute to an exceptional patient experience!

At our practice, clinical integrity comes first.

We’re looking for a hygienist who is passionate about delivering thorough, evidence-based care and advocating for patients’ long-term oral and systemic health. If you take pride in complete periodontal assessments, honest diagnosis, and educating patients on their true health needs, you’ll feel right at home here.

Schedule: Monday - Thursday: 8am - 5pm

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a culture that values caring, professional development, growth, and sustainability. Our comprehensive and competitive benefits package includes but is not limited to:

  • Competitive pay
  • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance options
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance gifted to you
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • A team culture focused on growth, communication, and high-quality care
  • Work-life balance

What You’LL Do

As a key member of our team, you will help support smooth, efficient, and comfortable patient care by:

  • Maintain high clinical standards while balancing efficiency, patient comfort, and education
  • Support a preventive-care model focused on early detection, long-term outcomes, and patient trust
  • Perform comprehensive periodontal evaluations, including full-mouth probing and risk assessment, at appropriate intervals
  • Identify, co-diagnose, and document periodontal disease accurately and ethically
  • Educate patients on the oral–systemic health connection and the long-term impact of untreated periodontal disease
  • Advocate for necessary periodontal therapy based on clinical findings.
  • Take and evaluate dental radiographs and intraoral photos
  • Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and preventive care practices
  • Review and update patient medical histories and chart findings accurately in the dental software
  • Follow sterilization, infection control, and OSHA protocols
  • Promote same-day treatment when appropriate and assist with treatment coordination
  • Support a patient-centered experience with empathy and professionalism
  • Actively contribute to a team-based environment and model Squire Dental’s mission and values

Qualifications

Required

  • Active RDH license in the state of practice
  • Current CPR/BLS certification
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and clinical skills
  • Strong attention to detail and documentation
  • Proficient in dental software (e. g., Dentrix, Eaglesoft) and digital radiography

Preferred

  • Proficiency in dental software systems (Denticon)
  • Local anesthesia certification (as required by state law)
  • Laser certification (if applicable)

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand or sit for extended periods during clinical procedures
  • Manual dexterity to use dental instruments and equipment
  • Exposure to bodily fluids, radiation, and sterilization chemicals
  • Must wear appropriate PPE and adhere to all health and safety protocols

Don't Wait! Apply Today!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We are committed to fostering a professional and respectful workplace where all individuals have an equal opportunity to contribute and succeed, and where everyone has the opportunity to feel valued.

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Dental Hygienist will perform comprehensive periodontal evaluations, identify and document oral health needs, and educate patients on preventive care. They will also maintain high clinical standards, assist with treatment coordination, and ensure adherence to infection control and safety protocols.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Dental radiographyPatient educationClinical documentationLaser dentistryOral-systemic health educationIntraoral photography

Dental Hygiene Career Context

Squire Dental Management holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 5 active listings.

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 30% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) at Squire Dental Management a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Dental Hygienist — ranked against 2,151 active Dental Hygienist listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Salary Distribution33 jobs · 27 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks36 jobs · 27 employers

401k / retirement match
89% this job
CME allowance
56%
Sign-on bonus
36%
Loan repayment
8%
Relocation assistance
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Dental Hygienist listings for work-life

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

Living in Smithville

Median resident rent
$1,507/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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About Squire Dental Management

Dentists
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off and paid holidays
Work-life balance