Dental Hygienist
Listed compensation
$56-$60/hr
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Job Description
Location: Wayland Dental
- Registered Dental Hygienist – Wayland Dental (Wayland, MA)
- Where support, technology, and patient-centered care come together.
- Salary Range: $56.00 - $60.00 Hourly
At Wayland Dental, 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 Wayland, MA, just 30 minutes outside of Boston, known for building trust with generations of patients, and for delivering advanced care in a modern, comfortable setting. As a fully digital office equipped with iTero (digital scanning technology), Overjet (AI-assisted radiograph review).
Schedule: Full-time, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 6:45am-5pm, Friday 6:45am-3pm
Why You’ll Love It Here
- Competitive compensation
- Team-first culture in a respected, community-rooted office
- Instrument replacement program
- Free, monthly CE opportunities throughout the year
- Office accepts PPO & Fee for service Insurances.
- Competitive health benefits offered at 30 hours per week.
- Matching 401K retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation and Paid Holidays
- Life & Disability Insurance
*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, and taking blood pressure and pulse
- 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, nutrition counseling)
- Counsel patients on the importance of good nutrition to oral health
- Take impressions of patients’ teeth for study casts
- Collaborate with the clinical team to ensure consistent, high-quality care
- Perform other duties as assigned
What You’ll Need
- Associate or advanced degree in Dental Hygiene
- Active Massachusetts dental hygiene license
- Commitment to patient-centered care and a collaborative mindset
- Experience preferred, but we welcome the right candidate at any stage of their career
Wayland Dental is supported by Select Dental Management, helping to empower a world where everyone benefits from the highest standards of care. Select provides supported practices with the tools, technology, and training they need so they can continue to deliver remarkable outcomes to their patients — all while preserving the private-practice feel that makes the office special.
Let’s Connect.
If you’re looking for a place where your work is valued, your growth is supported, and your patients feel the difference—you’ll feel right at home at Wayland Dental.
The pay range for this role varies based on experience, credentials, and availability. In addition to competitive compensation, our team members enjoy continuing education opportunities, production-based incentives (when applicable), and clear pathways for growth within the practice.
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FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
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Key Responsibilities
The dental hygienist will conduct patient screenings, perform cleanings, and apply preventive treatments like sealants and fluoride. 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 Massachusetts dental hygiene license. A commitment to patient-centered care and a collaborative mindset is required.
Key Skills
Dental Hygiene Career Context
Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 35% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$121k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $114k 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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