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Dental Care Alliance
Roselle Park, New Jersey

Dental Hygienist

DentalIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$114K–$125K /yr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Garden State Dental of Newark and Roselle Park is looking for a full-time Dental Hygienist in Newark and Roselle Park, New Jersey to join our clinical team by providing a high level of patient care and satisfaction while operating in a team-based environment. We are committed to providing comprehensive, personalized care in a warm and welcoming environment, prioritizing patient comfort and advanced treatments for optimal oral health.

As a Dental Hygienist at Garden State Dental of Newark and Roselle Park, you'll provide exceptional care through routine cleanings, assessments, and education, while supporting a dynamic team of dental professionals. We offer a friendly, growth-oriented workplace where patient comfort is always a priority.

  • Address: 182 Ferry St, Newark, NJ 07105 & 236 E Westfield Ave, Roselle Park, NJ 07204
  • Schedule: Mon, Tues, at Roselle Park - Thurs, Friday at Newark
  • Must have 1-2 years of hygiene experience
  • Compensation & Incentives
  • $55-60/hour
  • Health & Well-Being
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life and disability insurance
  • Virtual care, mental health resources, and concierge medical and care navigation services
  • Supplemental benefit options, including accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans with wellness incentives
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their families
  • Pet insurance and pet care discount programs
  • Financial Wellness & Retirement
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions for eligible plans

Identity Theft Protection and Prescription Savings Programs

  • Student loan and financial wellness support through Candidly®, including personalized counseling, repayment optimization tools, and strategies to reduce financial stress; employer-sponsored student loan contributions may apply for eligible roles
  • Professional Growth & Practice Support
  • Continuing education opportunities and professional development support
  • Collaborative, team-focused work environment with access to modern dental technology

How to Apply

Be part of our journey to shape the future of dentistry. Apply today by submitting your resume using the link below. We look forward to connecting with you.

Responsibilities

  • Perform routine dental cleanings and oral health Assessments
  • Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and preventative care
  • Assist dentists with exams and treatments, and take dental X-rays

Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with industry regulations and adhere to sterilization protocols

Qualifications

  • Education: Associate or bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene
  • License: Active state license as a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)
  • Certifications: Local anesthesia certification and CPR/First Aid (if applicable
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Detail-oriented with a commitment to patient care and comfort0

Legal Disclaimer

We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. All benefits are subject to potential vesting and eligibility requirements. The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Oral health assessmentPatient educationRecord keeping

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$120k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $110k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 28% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Hygienist at Dental Care Alliance a 6.1 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.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

30 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution30 jobs · 24 employers

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

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 24 employers

401k / retirement match
92% this job
CME allowance
56% this job
Sign-on bonus
32%
Loan repayment
16% this job
Relocation assistance
8%

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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$65-$70/hr
#4

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

$65-$67/hr
+ 28 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.1
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.

  • Includes call

Living in Roselle Park

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$555k
Median resident rent
$1,663/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life and disability insurance
Virtual care, mental health resources, and concierge medical and care navigation services
Supplemental benefit options including accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Pet insurance and pet care discount programs
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions