Registered Dental Hygienist
Listed compensation
$55-$58/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
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- Weekends
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Job Description
Registered Dental Hygienist – Cornerstone Dental Care (Westborough, MA)
Where support, technology, and patient-centered care come together.
At Cornerstone Dental Care, we believe exceptional patient care starts with an exceptional team experience. That’s why we focus on creating a supportive, collaborative environment where hygienists are respected, trusted, and set up for success from day one.
We’re a long-standing family practice in Westborough, MA, known for building trust with generations of patients, and for delivering advanced care in a modern, comfortable setting. As a fully digital office equipped with Medit (digital scanning technology) and Overjet (AI-assisted radiograph review).
Schedule: Full-time / Flexible Schedule
Why You’ll Love It Here
* Competitive compensation
* Team-first culture in a respected, community-rooted office
* Support and mentorship from clinical experts starting day one
* Instrument replacement program
* Free, monthly CE opportunities throughout the year
* Access to a self-administered study club
* Opportunities for advancement throughout Select Dental Management
* 401(k), PTO, paid holidays, and uniform allowance*
* Health, dental, vision insurance
*Benefits are subject to change and eligibility*
What You’ll Do
* Conduct patient screening procedures, such as oral health assessments, reviewing health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting, and taking blood pressure and pulse
* Remove calculus and plaque from all tooth surfaces
* Apply preventive materials to the teeth, including sealants and fluorides
* Teach patients effective oral hygiene strategies (brushing, flossing, nutrition counseling)
* Counsel patients on the importance of good nutrition to oral health
* Take impressions of patients’ teeth for study casts
* Collaborate with the clinical team to ensure consistent, high-quality care
* Perform other duties as assigned
What You’ll Need
* Associate or advanced degree in Dental Hygiene
* Active MA dental hygiene license, in good standing
* Commitment to patient-centered care and a collaborative mindset
* Experience preferred, but we welcome the right candidate at any stage of their career
Cornerstone Dental Care is supported by Select Dental Management, helping to empower a world where everyone benefits from the highest standards of care. Select provides supported practices with the tools, technology, and training they need so they can continue to deliver remarkable outcomes to their patients — all while preserving the private-practice feel that makes the office special.
Our Mission & Values: To make the teams, patients, and practices we support healthier and happier.
Let’s Connect.
If you’re looking for a place where your work is valued, your growth is supported, and your patients feel the difference—you’ll feel right at home at Cornerstone Dental Care.
The pay range for this role varies based on experience, credentials, and availability. In addition to competitive compensation, our team members enjoy continuing education opportunities, production-based incentives (when applicable), and clear pathways for growth within the practice.
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Key Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive patient screenings, oral health assessments, and preventive dental treatments including calculus removal and sealant application. Educate patients on oral hygiene and nutrition while collaborating with the clinical team to ensure high-quality care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an associate or advanced degree in Dental Hygiene and possess an active MA dental hygiene license in good standing. While experience is preferred, the practice welcomes candidates at any stage of their career.
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Dental Hygienist at Select Dental Management a 7.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dental Hygiene — ranked against 1,748 active Dental Hygiene listings on WeekdayDoc.
Dental Hygiene Career Context
Select Dental Management holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 11 active listings.
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 ~$118k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $111k 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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