Dental Hygienist

Dental 8.7 Work-LifeNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

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The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday4-day week

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Lewiston, ME | No Fridays | Base + Performance Bonus

Periodontist-owned practice | Perio-first philosophy | Real earning upside

Androscoggin Dental Group is hiring a periodontal-driven Registered Dental Hygienist who wants to practice evidence-based hygiene in a supportive, doctor-led environment—with compensation tied to performance, not just time in the chair.

If you believe great perio care, strong patient education, and productivity go hand-in-hand, this role is built for you.

  • Why Hygienists Choose This Role
  • Full-time, 4-day week (Monday–Thursday)
  • 8:30am–5:30pm | No evenings | No Fridays
  • Strong base pay plus performance-based hygiene bonus
  • Bonus model that allows hygienists to share in the profits generated by their care
  • Uncapped earning potential for productive hygienists
  • Optional assisted hygiene for increased efficiency and earnings
  • Periodontist-owned, perio-first clinical philosophy
  • Modern, clean, technology-forward office
  • Strong doctor–hygienist collaboration and clinical support

A True Perio-Driven Hygiene Model

At Androscoggin Dental Group, Hygiene Is Built Around

  • Periodontal diagnosis and comprehensive care
  • Patient education tied to long-term oral and systemic health
  • Systems, time, and leadership that allow hygienists to practice at a high clinical level
  • When you deliver excellent perio care, productivity follows—and our compensation model rewards it.

Earn More by Practicing Great Hygiene

This Role Is Ideal for Hygienists Who

  • Take pride in thorough, evidence-based care
  • Communicate confidently with patients
  • Are comfortable being measured and rewarded on performance
  • Want earning potential beyond a flat hourly rate
  • Are open to growth, efficiency, and optional assisted hygiene

This is not a “just clock in and clean” role—and that’s intentional.

What We're Looking For

  • Maine-licensed Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)
  • Strong clinical and communication skills
  • Team-oriented, positive mindset
  • Passion for periodontal health, prevention, and patient outcomes

If you're looking for a perio-driven practice, a 4-day workweek, and real earning upside, we'd love to connect.

Apply now to join Androscoggin Dental Group in Lewiston, Maine, part of WorkWell Dental Group.

Key Responsibilities

The dental hygienist will provide evidence-based periodontal care and comprehensive patient education in a doctor-led environment. They are responsible for maintaining high clinical standards while collaborating with the dental team to improve patient outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Maine Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license. Strong clinical skills, a team-oriented mindset, and a passion for periodontal health are required for this role.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical communicationPreventive careOral health

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Maine is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.0% of Maine 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, 32% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

What does the Dental Hygienist market look like in Maine?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.7 / 10 · top 5% in dental hygienistranked against 2,151 Dental Hygienist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedDental Hygienist median $97k (middle half $88k–$114k)60 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingMaine index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygienist listings in Maine24 active5,633 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 32% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,151 Dental Hygienist listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Hygienist at WorkWell Dental Management a 8.7 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. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

29 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

25 jobs · 22 employers
11
<$110k
8
$110k-125k
4
$125k-140k
1
$146k
1
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

25 jobs · 22 employers
401k / retirement match
88%
CME allowance
56%
Sign-on bonus
36%
Loan repayment
16%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Dental Hygienist

Independence Dental Services LP · Chicago, Illinois

$75/hr
#2

Dental Hygienist

Elevate Dental Partners · Denver, Colorado

$60-$70/hr
#3

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

$65-$67/hr
#4

Dental Hygienist

$60-$65/hr
+ 27 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 8.7
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.

  • No nights
  • On-site
WorkWell Dental Management logo

About WorkWell Dental Management

Medical Practices
Lexington, Massachusetts
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Performance Bonus
Assisted Hygiene
Modern Technology

Living in Lewiston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$307k
Typical market rent
$1,471/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
State income tax
Up to 7.2%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Lewiston-Auburn, ME metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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