Dental Hygienist
Listed compensation
$55-$60/hr
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.
Job Description
Benefits
- Employee discounts
- 401(k) matching
- Training & development
- Hygienist Pediatric Dentistry
- Registered Dental Hygienist (Pediatric Dentistry)
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Thursday
Love working with children? Join a team that loves coming to work.
The Smile Institute – Family Orthodontics & Children's Dentistry is looking for a caring, enthusiastic Registered Dental Hygienist to join our growing pediatric dental team three days a week.
Our mission is simple: provide exceptional care while creating a fun, positive experience for every child who walks through our doors.
What You'll Enjoy
- Monday, Tuesday & Friday schedule
- Competitive hourly compensation
- Beautiful, modern, fully digital office
- Supportive pediatric dentist and experienced clinical team
- Excellent assistants and administrative staff so you can focus on patient care
- Organized schedule and efficient workflows
- Friendly, upbeat, family-oriented work environment
- Opportunity to build lasting relationships with children and their families
- We're Looking For Someone Who
- Enjoys working with children and helping them develop healthy smiles
- Has a positive attitude and a warm, friendly personality
- Communicates well with both children and parents
- Is dependable, motivated, and enjoys working as part of a team
- Takes pride in providing exceptional preventive care and patient education
Why The Smile Institute?
At The Smile Institute, we believe our team is our greatest asset. We provide the support, technology, and teamwork that allow our hygienists to focus on what they do best—caring for patients. You'll never feel like you're working alone, and you'll be part of a practice that truly values its team members.
If you're looking for a pediatric practice where you'll be appreciated, supported, and excited to come to work each day, we'd love to meet you.
Apply today and discover why The Smile Institute is a great place to grow your career.
Key Responsibilities
Provide exceptional preventive dental care and patient education to children in a pediatric setting. Collaborate with a clinical team to ensure a positive and fun experience for young patients.
Requirements
Must be a Registered Dental Hygienist with a positive attitude and a passion for working with children. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and be dependable team players.
Healthcare Professional 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 35 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 49% have no call, 57% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 25% in dental hygienist | ranked against 2,151 Dental Hygienist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Dental Hygienist median $116k (middle half $89k–$120k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | New Jersey index 108.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Hygienist listings in New Jersey | 113 active | 5,625 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 49% no call · 57% no weekends35 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New Jersey healthcare professional listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $4k) · 5% offer loan repayment113 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Careerplug | silver tier, 80/100 | Top Employers work-life index48 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Hygienist at Careerplug a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dental Hygienist — ranked against 2,151 active Dental Hygienist listings on WeekdayDoc.
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20 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
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Benefits & Perks
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,151 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.