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Guardian Dentistry Partners
Manchester Center, Vermont

Dental Hygienist

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Job Description

Location: Mason Dental

  • We're Hiring: Registered Dental Hygienist
  • Location: Manchester, Vermont
  • UP TO $5,000 WELCOME BONUS OFFERED

Licensed dental hygienists in New York are welcome to apply! We are happy to assist with the costs of securing your Vermont license.

At Mason Dental (Manchester, Vermont) we believe exceptional patient care starts with an exceptional team experience. That’s why we focus on creating a supportive, collaborative environment where hygienists are respected, trusted, and set up for success from day one.

We’re a long-standing family practice in Manchester, Vermont known for building trust with generations of patients, and for delivering advanced care in a modern, comfortable setting. As an office using the newest technology such as, Overjet (AI-assisted radiograph review), we focus on best-in-class patient care.

Schedule: Part-time/ Full-time (No Weekends)

Why You’ll Love It Here

  • Competitive compensation
  • Matching 401K retirement Plan
  • Team-first culture in a respected, community-rooted office
  • Support and mentorship from clinical experts starting day one
  • Instrument replacement program
  • Free, monthly CE opportunities throughout the year
  • Access to a self-administered study club
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Monthly bonus incentive program
  • Health, dental, vision insurance, PTO, paid holidays*

*Benefits are subject to change and eligibility*

What You’ll Do

Conduct patient screening procedures, such as oral health assessments, reviewing health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting, etc.

  • Remove calculus and plaque from all tooth surfaces
  • Apply preventive materials to the teeth, including sealants and fluorides
  • Teach patients effective oral hygiene strategies (brushing, flossing, etc.)
  • Counsel patients on the importance of good nutrition to oral health
  • Collaborate with the clinical team to ensure consistent, high-quality care
  • Perform other duties as needed

What You’ll Need

  • Associate or advanced degree in Dental Hygiene
  • Active Vermont dental hygiene license, in good standing
  • Commitment to patient-centered care and a collaborative mindset
  • Experience preferred, but we welcome the right candidate at any stage of their career

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FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability status or other legally protected status.

We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Completion of this form is voluntary and will only be used to report on candidate demographics. Nothing contained in this form will be accessible or used in hiring or other employment decisions. Information provided will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file for reporting purposes only.

Key Responsibilities

The dental hygienist will conduct patient screenings, perform cleanings, and apply preventive materials like sealants and fluorides. They will also educate patients on oral hygiene and nutrition while collaborating with the clinical team to ensure high-quality care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an associate or advanced degree in Dental Hygiene and possess an active Vermont dental hygiene license. Experience is preferred, but the practice welcomes candidates at any stage of their career.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Oral health assessmentCalculus removalPlaque removalSealant applicationFluoride applicationOral hygiene instructionNutritional counselingClinical collaboration

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Vermont is 98.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.3% of Vermont 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, 38% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

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Salary Distribution29 jobs

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8
$100k-115k
6
$115k-130k
5
$130k-145k
3
$145k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs

401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
45%
Sign-on bonus
39% this job
Loan repayment
13%
Relocation assistance
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 3.9
Better work-life than 50% of Dental Hygienist listings

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

  • No weekends

Living in Manchester Center

Median resident rent
$1,023/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
State income tax
Up to 8.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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Benefits & Perks

Matching 401K retirement plan
Health, dental, vision insurance
PTO
Paid holidays
Monthly bonus incentive program
Free monthly CE opportunities
Instrument replacement program
Support and mentorship from clinical experts