Dental Hygienist
Listed compensation
$55-$60/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
- Job Location: Eastern Dental of Eatontown LLC - Oakhurst, NJ
- Position Type: Full Time
- Salary Range: $55.00 - $60.00Hourly
Eastern Dental is the perfect place for a Registered Dental Hygienist who is looking to grow in their career. We offer dental care to all ages of patients in a professional and enjoyable environment. At Eastern Dental we strive to provide top notch care to our patients and that starts with our team.
We offer our hygienist competitive pay and the chance to grow in an amazing field. We offer full medical benefits after 30 days, paid time off, and paid holiday’s off.
You will be paid a base hourly rate, plus commission on top of your base rate Responsibilities: Take radiographs and diagnose issues Scale and polish teeth of patients Perform SRP when needed Evaluate oral health and educate as needed Work side by side with dentist to come up with treatment plan Education and experience: Associates Degree (2 years) Registered Dental Hygiene license (RDH) Experience with corporate dentistry preferred, but not required Denticon experience is a plus Qualifications:
Key Responsibilities
The dental hygienist will perform clinical duties such as taking radiographs, scaling, polishing, and performing SRP. They will also collaborate with dentists to develop treatment plans and educate patients on oral health.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an Associate Degree and a Registered Dental Hygiene license (RDH). Experience with corporate dentistry is preferred but not required.
Key Skills
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 ~$120k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $110k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 53% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $114k–$125k | Dental Hygienist median $112k (middle half $109k–$120k)23 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$110k in purchasing power | New Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Hygienist listings in New Jersey | 115 active | 5,791 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 53% no call · 48% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,151 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Benefits & Perks
4 more from Eastern Dental
See all 5 Eastern Dental jobsLiving in Oakhurst
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $973k
- Typical market rent
- $2,517/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 21 min
- State income tax
- Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.