Dental Hygienist
Listed compensation
$135,200/year
Listing transparency3 of 6 stated
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- No weekends
Job Description
Benefits
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* 401(k)
* Employee discounts
* Free uniforms
* Dental insurance
* Free food & snacks
Mondays- Thursday. Off Fridays- Sunday.
Benefits/Perks
* Paid Holidays/ 2 Sick Days
* Dental/Health Insurance.
* 401K
* Careers Advancement Opportunities
* Flexible Scheduling
* Competitive Compensation
Job Summary
We are seeking a qualified and caring Registered Dental Hygienist to join our
team! As a Registered Dental Hygienist, you will provide top-notch dental care
that makes our clients feel like family. You will screen patients, perform
dental cleanings, and assist the dentists with exams and procedures. The ideal
candidate is state-licensed as a Registered Dental Hygienist and has at least
two years of experience. If you’re friendly, outgoing, and committed to creating
a fantastic dental experience, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities
* Welcome patients into the treatment area and make them feel comfortable
* Discuss the dental care plan with patients and answer any questions they have
* Prep sterilized equipment
* Ability to accurately record medical histories
* Perform preliminary exams and collect oral health histories
* Evaluate patients for signs of gum disease, cavities, and infection
* Remove plaque and apply fluoride treatments
* Teach good oral hygiene techniques
* Take x-rays
* Assist dentist during procedures and exams
* Adhere to all health and safety regulations and office policies
Qualifications
* Associate’s Degree from a school certified by the Commission on Dental
Accreditation, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred
* Current Dental Hygienist licensure
* At least 1-2 years of experience in dental hygiene
* Strong understanding of HIPAA regulations and all dentistry safety guidelines
* Excellent communication and customer service skills
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Hygienist at Cross Street Family Dentistry a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Dental Hygiene — ranked against 1,748 active Dental Hygiene listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Dental Hygiene Career Context
Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 35% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $128k 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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- No weekends
Living in Peabody
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $701k
- Typical market rent
- $2,857/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 26 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 108.3
- State income tax
- Up to 5%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.