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Chester, New Jersey

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dental HygienistPart-Time

Listed compensation

starting at $60+/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday

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Posted 27m ago · Verified live

Job Description

  • Part-Time | Flexible Schedule (Monday-Thursday)
  • $60+ per hour based on experience + Monthly Collection Bonuses
  • 401(k) | Free CE Courses

Children's Dental Specialists & Adult Dentistry is seeking a compassionate and motivated Registered Dental Hygienist to join our growing team. This unique opportunity offers the flexibility to create a schedule that works for you while providing care to both pediatric and adult patients across our Warren and Chester locations.

Whether you're an experienced hygienist or a recent graduate eager to grow your career, you'll be supported by a collaborative team, modern technology, and a practice committed to delivering exceptional patient care in a welcoming environment.

Why Join Our Team?

  • Competitive compensation starting at $60+/hour, based on experience
  • Monthly collection bonus opportunities
  • Flexible part-time schedule with customizable days and hours (Monday-Thursday)
  • 401(k) options
  • Complimentary continuing education courses through our affiliated vendors
  • Opportunity to work with both children and adults
  • Supportive doctors and an experienced clinical team
  • Positive, patient-focused practice culture

What You'll Do

  • Provide preventive and periodontal dental hygiene services
  • Perform dental cleanings, periodontal charting, and patient assessments
  • Take digital radiographs as needed
  • Educate patients and families on oral health and home care practices
  • Identify areas of concern and communicate findings with the dentist
  • Maintain accurate and thorough clinical documentation
  • Create a comfortable, positive experience for patients of all ages
  • Assist with hygiene scheduling and patient reappointment efforts
  • Travel between our Warren and Chester offices as needed

What We're Looking For

  • Active New Jersey Dental Hygienist license
  • Current CPR certification
  • Strong clinical skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and patient relationship skills
  • Dependable, professional, and team-oriented
  • Comfortable treating both pediatric and adult patients
  • Reliable transportation and flexibility to work between both locations
  • New graduates are encouraged to apply

Join Our Team

If you're looking for a flexible part-time opportunity with excellent earning potential, continuing education support, and a team that truly values its providers, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a practice dedicated to helping patients achieve healthy, confident smiles at every stage of life.

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Key Responsibilities

Provide preventive and periodontal dental hygiene services, including cleanings, charting, and digital radiographs. Educate patients on oral health and maintain accurate clinical documentation while ensuring a positive patient experience.

Requirements

Must hold an active New Jersey Dental Hygienist license and current CPR certification. Candidates should possess strong clinical skills and the ability to work effectively with both pediatric and adult patients.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentOral Health EducationPediatric DentistryCommunication SkillsTeamwork

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$125k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $115k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 42 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 43% have no call, 57% require no weekends.

How does Dental compare as an employer?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.7 / 10 · above average in dental hygienistranked against 2,151 Dental Hygienist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$125kDental Hygienist median $116k (middle half $112k–$127k)24 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$115k in purchasing powerNew Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygiene listings in New Jersey63 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All dental hygienist listings in New Jersey128 active5,830 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 43% no call · 57% no weekends42 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusNew Jersey healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment128 active listings, Nov 2026
New Dental Hygiene listings746 in the last 30 days462 the 30 days before (+61%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,151 Dental Hygienist listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. New Jersey figures use all dental hygienists: too few New Jersey Dental Hygiene postings state pay.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

41 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

31 jobs · 24 employers
10
<$105k
7
$105k-120k
3
$120k-135k
9
$135k-150k
2
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

37 jobs · 24 employers
401k / retirement match
95% this job
CME allowance
43%
Sign-on bonus
35% this job
Loan repayment
3%
PSLF eligible
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$70-$75/hr
#2

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$65 an hour
#3

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$55-$60/hr
#4

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$55-$58/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 5.7
Better work-life than 70% of Dental Hygienist listings

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

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About Dental

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Carrollton, Texas
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Monthly collection bonuses
401(k) options
Free CE courses

Living in Chester

Median resident rent
$1,344/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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