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Pro Smile
Toms River, New Jersey

Registered Dental Hygienist

DentalFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

  • Job Title: Registered Dental Hygienist
  • Department: Clinical
  • Reports to: Chief Dental Officer
  • FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Company Overview

ProSmile is one of the fastest-growing dental organizations, with a vast network of multi-specialty practices across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Washington D.C., and Maryland.

Our practices are led by top-tier dentists who are committed to providing exceptional patient care while offering a supportive environment for dental professionals to thrive.

We focus on delivering personalized, gentle care to our patients and creating a collaborative workplace with opportunities for mentorship, growth, and ongoing training.

Position Summary

ProSmile is looking to hire an enthusiastic dental hygienist to join our dedicated dental team. Thanks to a steady demand for our services and a loyal and strong patient base, we are expanding our horizon even further. As a result, we are looking for excellent talent to grow with us. Our Registered Dental Hygienist role is for any qualified individual, including recent Hygiene school graduates! We offer a competitive salary, with an option to join an amazing team.

The Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To

  • Provide excellent patient care
  • Take and develop dental x rays
  • Assess patients’ oral health and report findings to dentists
  • Document patient care and treatment plans
  • Educate patients about oral hygiene techniques, such as how to brush and floss correctly
  • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Dental Hygiene license required
  • Active CPR Certification is required.
  • High school diploma or GED required

Knowledge and Skills/Expected Competencies

  • Ability to clearly communicate medical information to professional practitioners and/or the general public.
  • Ability to perform the duties and tasks of a Registered Dental Hygienist

Benefits Summary

At ProSmile, we are committed to supporting the health and well-being of our employees and their families. We offer the following benefits for Full Time Benefits Eligible Positions (35+ hours per week) and Part Time Benefits Eligible

Positions (30-35 hours per week):

  • Medical Insurance: Choice of five comprehensive Aetna medical plans, including options with low copays, deductible-sharing, and national provider networks.
  • Dental Insurance: MetLife plans offering preventative, basic, major, and orthodontic coverage options.
  • Vision Insurance: Davis and UHC vision plans with annual exams, eyewear allowances, and contact lens benefits.
  • Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts: Pre-tax savings accounts for medical, dependent care, and healthcare expenses.
  • Life & Disability Insurance: Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance, with voluntary life, short-term, and long-term disability plans.

Additional Perks

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Identity Theft & Fraud Protection
  • Legal Support Services
  • Discount Programs (including pet insurance, travel, theme parks, electronics, etc.)
  • Wellness Programs
  • Financial Wellness and Planning Tools

Physical/Mental Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and use hands and arms to operate general office equipment (PC, telephone, file cabinets, copier, fax machine and printer). The employee may occasionally lift and/or move between 10 and 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

The employee may need to travel to healthcare practices.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

The Company reserves the right to modify the job description based upon its needs and may require the employee to perform functions beyond those mentioned above. Neither this job description nor any other communication creates an employment contract between the Company and the employee.

Equal Employment

Our culture encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence, and leads in provider and patient satisfaction. Prosmile values diversity, inclusion, and equity as matters of fairness and effectiveness. We are committed to hiring and retaining a staff that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, fostering an inclusive working environment where staff of all backgrounds feel welcomed and engaged.

ProSmile is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals underrepresented in the medical sector, including people of color, and persons with non-traditional work and educational experience. All who believe they meet the stated qualifications are invited to apply.

Company Safety

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. ProSmile is committed to proactively creating and maintaining an environment that is safe for our team and patients. Employees are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including face masks, gloves, gowns, and more as needed and in accordance with CDC standards.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality patient care by assessing oral health, taking x-rays, and documenting treatment plans. Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and collaborate with dentists to ensure optimal health outcomes.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Oral Health AssessmentTreatment PlanningPatient EducationClinical Documentation

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 50 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 40% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

What does the Dental Hygienist market look like in New Jersey?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.1 / 10 · top 25% in dental hygienistranked against 2,151 Dental Hygienist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedDental Hygienist median $112k (middle half $109k–$120k)27 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingNew Jersey index 108.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygienist listings in New Jersey115 active5,704 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 40% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,151 Dental Hygienist listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Dental Hygienist at Pro Smile a 7.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dental Hygienist — ranked against 2,151 active Dental Hygienist listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

36 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

32 jobs · 28 employers
13
<$105k
7
$105k-120k
5
$120k-135k
4
$135k-150k
3
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

32 jobs · 28 employers
401k / retirement match
94%
CME allowance
44%
Sign-on bonus
38%
Loan repayment
16%
PSLF eligible
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$75/hr
#2

Dental Hygienist | $40,000 in Tuition Reimbursement

Platinum Dental Services · Wheat Ridge, Colorado

$70-$75/hr
#3

Dental Hygienist| $40,000 Tuition Reimbursement

$65-$75/hr
#4

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$60-$70/hr
+ 34 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 7.1
Better work-life than 90% 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 Pro Smile

Hospitals and Health Care
Woodbridge, New Jersey
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance: Choice of five comprehensive Aetna medical plans
Dental Insurance: MetLife plans
Vision Insurance: Davis and UHC vision plans
Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
Life & Disability Insurance: Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Identity Theft & Fraud Protection
Legal Support Services

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.