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Squire Dental Management
Toms River, New Jersey

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

Dental HygienistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$60/hour

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Join a supportive, patient-centered dental team where your skills truly matter.

Are you a motivated, team-oriented & reliable Registered Dental Hygienist looking for a place to grow, feel valued, and make an impact each day? We’re seeking an enthusiastic professional to join our practice and contribute to an exceptional patient experience!

At our practice, clinical integrity comes first.

We’re looking for a hygienist who is passionate about delivering thorough, evidence-based care and advocating for patients’ long-term oral and systemic health. If you take pride in complete periodontal assessments, honest diagnosis, and educating patients on their true health needs, you’ll feel right at home here.

Schedule: Part Time 2-3 days weekly.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a culture that values caring, professional development, growth, and sustainability. Our comprehensive and competitive benefits package includes but is not limited to:

  • Competitive pay
  • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance options
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance gifted to you
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • A team culture focused on growth, communication, and high-quality care
  • Work-life balance

What You’LL Do

As a key member of our team, you will help support smooth, efficient, and comfortable patient care by:

  • Maintain high clinical standards while balancing efficiency, patient comfort, and education
  • Support a preventive-care model focused on early detection, long-term outcomes, and patient trust
  • Perform comprehensive periodontal evaluations, including full-mouth probing and risk assessment, at appropriate intervals
  • Identify, co-diagnose, and document periodontal disease accurately and ethically
  • Educate patients on the oral–systemic health connection and the long-term impact of untreated periodontal disease
  • Advocate for necessary periodontal therapy based on clinical findings.
  • Take and evaluate dental radiographs and intraoral photos
  • Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and preventive care practices
  • Review and update patient medical histories and chart findings accurately in the dental software
  • Follow sterilization, infection control, and OSHA protocols
  • Promote same-day treatment when appropriate and assist with treatment coordination
  • Support a patient-centered experience with empathy and professionalism
  • Actively contribute to a team-based environment and model Squire Dental’s mission and values

Qualifications

Required

  • Active RDH license in the state of practice
  • Current CPR/BLS certification
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and clinical skills
  • Strong attention to detail and documentation
  • Proficient in dental software (e. g., Dentrix, Eaglesoft) and digital radiography

Preferred

  • Proficiency in dental software systems (Denticon)
  • Local anesthesia certification (as required by state law)
  • Laser certification (if applicable)

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand or sit for extended periods during clinical procedures
  • Manual dexterity to use dental instruments and equipment
  • Exposure to bodily fluids, radiation, and sterilization chemicals
  • Must wear appropriate PPE and adhere to all health and safety protocols

Don't Wait! Apply Today!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We are committed to fostering a professional and respectful workplace where all individuals have an equal opportunity to contribute and succeed, and where everyone has the opportunity to feel valued.

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Dental Hygienist will perform comprehensive periodontal evaluations, identify oral health needs, and provide evidence-based preventive care. They are also responsible for educating patients on oral-systemic health and maintaining high clinical standards within the practice.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Dental radiographyPatient educationClinical documentationOral-systemic health educationIntraoral photography

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 41 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 59% have no call, 46% require no weekends.

What does the Dental Hygienist market look like in New Jersey?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedDental Hygienist median $112k (middle half $109k–$116k)61 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingNew Jersey index 108.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygienist listings in New Jersey115 active5,777 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 5% remote · 59% no call · 46% no weekends41 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew Jersey healthcare professional listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $4k) · 8% offer loan repayment115 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

41 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

28 jobs · 24 employers
14
<$120k
6
$120k-145k
4
$145k-170k
4
$183k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

35 jobs · 24 employers
401k / retirement match
86% this job
CME allowance
57%
Sign-on bonus
51%
Loan repayment
6%
PSLF eligible
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Park Dental · Roseville, Minnesota

$60-$88/hr
#2

Part-Time Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

Platinum Dental Services · Colorado Springs, Colorado

$68-$72/hr
#3

Dental Hygienist

$65 an hour
#4

Dental Hygienist (RDH)

$60-$65/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% 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 Squire Dental Management

Dentists
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Work-life balance

Living in Toms River

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$516k
Typical market rent
$3,026/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 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.