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Plum Dental Group
Rhode Island

Dental Hygienist

DentalFull-Time

Listed compensation

$46-$48/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 8h ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Plum Dental Group as a Dental Hygienist – $6K Signing Bonus, Full or Part-Time in Rhode Island, United States. Job Title: Dental Hygienist Department: Clinical Operations Reports To: Practice Manager FLSA Status: Non-Exempt We’re looking for a Full-Time Dental Hygienist to join our team! Part-Time is also available for the right candidate!

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $48/hr.
  • Signing bonus: $6,000.
  • Medical coverage with HSA or FSA options
  • Dental plan options
  • Life insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off
  • Company-sponsored continuing education
  • Opportunities for additional bonuses and incentive pay

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers a signing bonus. Work with Plum Dental Group in Rhode Island, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Dental Hygienist provides high-quality preventive and therapeutic dental care, including cleanings, periodontal maintenance, and patient education. They collaborate with the clinical team to maintain accurate patient records and ensure a safe, efficient, and compassionate patient experience.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate degree in Dental Hygiene and possess an active state license. A current CPR certification and strong attention to detail are required for this clinical role.

Key Skills

Preventive dental carePeriodontal therapyRadiographyClinical documentationInfection controlOSHA complianceHIPAA complianceCarestack softwareScaling and root planingInstrument sterilizationPatient assessmentCommunicationInterpersonal skills

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Rhode Island is 102.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$98k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $96k in an average-cost state. 63.1% of Rhode Island clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Dental Hygiene listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

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About Plum Dental Group

Hospitals and Health Care
Warwick, RI
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical coverage with HSA or FSA options
Dental plan options
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Company-sponsored continuing education
Opportunities for additional bonuses and incentive pay