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North Dental
Brookline, Massachusetts

Dental Hygienist

Dental Top 25% in Dentistry (Dental)Full-Time

Listed compensation

$100K - $120K

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

We Are 42 North Dental

Built by dentists for dentists, we continually raise the bar for what’s possible
in the practice of dentistry by delivering healthy, confident smiles for life.

With our roots in Boston, the best-in-the-nation healthcare hub, we are uniquely
positioned to partner with preeminent healthcare solution providers to test and
launch new treatments, technologies, and add new specialties and services. It is
all part of our mission to chart a bold new course for the practice of
dentistry.

Our name refers to the latitude of Boston, MA, where we put down roots over 40
years ago. Boston is known as the “City of Firsts,” where innovation,
collaboration, and excellence come together. These key building blocks are the
foundation of any great healthcare organization.

Why You'll Love This Dental Hygienist Job!

You take care of patients—we’ll take care of everything else. At 42 North
Dental, as a Dental Hygienist, you’ll be part of a supportive, team-oriented
environment with a steady flow of patients and efficient systems designed to
make your day easier, not harder. 

Compensation

* Guaranteed hourly rate
* Opportunity to exceed your base rate
* Consistent patient flow 

Benefits

* 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
* Flexible scheduling 

What You’LL Do

* Deliver exceptional preventive care
* Create a red-carpet patient experience
* Educate patients on oral health
* Work with a team that has your back 

Responsibilities

* Adhere to clinical policies procedures and protocols
* Perform oral healthcare and risk assessments
* Performs preventative and therapeutic procedures
* Provide patient education
* Assist other dental professionals in communicating patient care
* Ensure proper patient record and documentation
* Interact with patients in a positive professional manner
* Perform other related job duties as assigned 

Skills & Qualifications

* Dental hygiene degree
* Active state license
* Patient-first mindset   

When you join 42 North Dental, you will be part of a team that always has your
back and trusts your expertise. If you want to make a meaningful impact on
patients’ lives, apply today! 

#42NDHHP #IH

Annual Rate
$100,000—$120,000 USD

DISCLOSURES

42NDC values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women,
people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic
minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

42NDC is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated
against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity
or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability,
ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, genetic
information, including family medical history, or any protected category
prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a degree in dental hygiene and hold an active state license. A patient-first mindset is required to provide a high-quality patient experience.

Key Skills

Oral Healthcare AssessmentRisk AssessmentPatient DocumentationClinical Protocol AdherencePatient Relationship Management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Hygienist at North Dental a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dentistry (Dental) — ranked against 1,581 active Dentistry (Dental) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Dentistry Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$110k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $104k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

6.6/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Dentistry (Dental)

Living in Brookline

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1,376k
Typical market rent
$3,559/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

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
Flexible scheduling