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North Dental
Groton, Connecticut

Dental Hygienist

DentalFull-Time

Listed compensation

$45-$50/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job description

Join 42 North Dental as a Dental Hygienist – $45-50/hr, Free CE + $350 in Groton, Connecticut, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $45 - $50/hr.
  • CME allowance: $350.
  • Guaranteed hourly rate
  • Opportunity to exceed base rate
  • Consistent patient flow
  • Free mental health, legal, and financial support
  • Medical, dental (free cleanings), vision
  • Optional HSA + gym reimbursement
  • 401(k) with financial guidance

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join 42 North Dental as a Dental Hygienist – $45-50/hr, Free CE + $350.

Key Responsibilities

The Dental Hygienist will deliver exceptional preventive care and perform oral healthcare assessments for patients. They are also responsible for educating patients on oral health and maintaining accurate patient records.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a dental hygiene degree and an active state license. A patient-first mindset is required to ensure a positive experience for all clients.

Key Skills

Risk assessmentPatient educationClinical documentationPatient careProfessional communication

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$99k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $95k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 23% have no call, 57% require no weekends.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 2.8/10 on work-life balance for Dental Hygienist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 9 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 24 employers

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
52%
CME allowance
32% this job
Loan repayment
16%
Relocation assistance
4%

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Work-life snapshot

2.8/ 10
Listing-based score

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

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About North Dental

Hospitals and Health Care
Waltham, Massachusetts
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Guaranteed hourly rate
Opportunity to exceed base rate
Consistent patient flow
Free mental health, legal, and financial support
Medical, dental (free cleanings), vision
Optional HSA + gym reimbursement
401(k) with financial guidance
Free CE + $350 annual CE reimbursement