Dental Hygienist
Compensation
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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
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.7 / 10 · top 5% in dental hygienist | ranked against 2,151 Dental Hygienist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Dental Hygienist median $97k (middle half $88k–$114k)60 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Maine index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Hygienist listings in Maine | 24 active | 5,633 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 32% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
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.
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