Dental Hygienist

DentalNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

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Job Description

Join Our Compassionate Team as an Dental Hygienist at Mountain Community Health! *$2500 Sign On Bonus

Are you a passionate dental hygienist committed to making a difference? Mountain Community Health is looking for an enthusiastic, patient-centered Dental Hygienist to join our team.

As an FQHC in the heart of Bristol, VT, we provide comprehensive, compassionate care to patients of all ages and backgrounds, regardless of their ability to pay. This is an exciting opportunity to impact the community’s health while working in a supportive and mission-driven environment!

We welcome applications from both full-time and part-time candidates and are happy to discuss a schedule that works for you.

What You’ll Do

Deliver exceptional dental hygiene care, including cleanings, scaling, and root planing, as well as oral health education for patients.

  • Partner with our dental team to develop and execute personalized treatment plans.
  • Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and preventive measures to improve long-term oral health.
  • Ensure patient comfort and build lasting, trust-based relationships, especially with underserved and vulnerable populations.
  • Maintain accurate patient records and support overall patient care coordination.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

Meaningful Impact: Be a part of a mission-driven organization focused on improving access to quality healthcare for everyone in our community.

Team-Centered Environment: Work alongside a dedicated, supportive team of healthcare professionals who prioritize collaboration and patient care.

Professional Growth: Access ongoing professional development opportunities and continuing education support to enhance your skills.

Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a balanced schedule that respects your personal and professional needs, all within a vibrant community.

Generous Benefits

Attractive insurance package, including medical, dental, and vision, STD, LTD, Life Insurance and employee wellness, 10 vacation days first year (3 weeks after one year), one week paid sick time, nine paid holidays, and a company matched retirement savings plan. Full-time = 30 or more hours

  • Growth opportunities within a fun, supportive environment.
  • $2500 Sign On Bonus for full-time applicants, $1000 for part-time applicants

Schedule: Clinic hours are Monday to Friday (8-4) - no evenings or weekends

  • Full-time preferred, part-time considered
  • In-person work location at our clinic in Bristol
  • If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in your career and help bring quality dental care to Bristol and surrounding areas, we’d love to meet you!
  • Join Mountain Community Health and help us create brighter, healthier smiles for all!

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

  • Licensed Dental Hygienist in the state of Vermont.
  • Passion for working with diverse patient populations and a strong commitment to patient-centered care.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to educate patients on oral health practices effectively.
  • Team-oriented, with a positive attitude and a proactive approach to patient care.
  • Ability to administer anesthetic preferred

Key Responsibilities

Deliver exceptional dental hygiene care including cleanings, scaling, and root planing while educating patients on oral health. Partner with the dental team to develop personalized treatment plans and maintain accurate patient records.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Treatment planningAnesthetic administration

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Vermont is 98.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.3% of Vermont clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 34% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Hygienist at Mountain Community Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Dental Hygienist — ranked against 2,151 active Dental Hygienist listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

31 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution26 jobs · 24 employers

9
<$105k
7
$105k-120k
5
$120k-135k
3
$135k-150k
2
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs · 24 employers

401k / retirement match
89% this job
CME allowance
52% this job
Sign-on bonus
37% this job
Loan repayment
15%
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$75/hr
#2

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Platinum Dental Services · Colorado Springs, Colorado

$65-$75/hr
#3

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$60-$70/hr
#4

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

$65-$67/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.4
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.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in Bristol

Median resident rent
$1,288/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 8.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Mountain Community Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Bristol, Vermont
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

$2500 Sign On Bonus (full-time)
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
STD, LTD, Life Insurance
Employee wellness
10 vacation days first year (3 weeks after one year)
One week paid sick time
Nine paid holidays
Company matched retirement savings plan