Dental Hygienist

Job overview

Dental Hygienist - $5k Sign-On Bonus, onsite, Boston, MA. The base pay range is $52-$61 USD per hour. Tend is a modern dental studio focused on delivering top-tier preventive care. This role exists to provide comprehensive preventive and periodontal care to patients, collaborating with a dedicated dental assistant to optimize schedules and ensure clinical excellence and outstanding patient experiences.

What you'll do

• Deliver comprehensive preventive and periodontal care (prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, scaling and root planing (SRP), gingivitis scaling, oral cancer screenings, Itero scan, sealants, Zoom whitening, Perio Protect, Curodont, fluoride treatments, and patient education).
• Collaborate with a dedicated dental assistant to optimize your schedule, manage sterilization and room turnover, and support patient care and documentation.
• Partner with dentists for hygiene exams to identify and recommend treatment plans based on patient needs.
• Proactively drive hygiene production by maximizing chair time, recommending preventive care, and supporting same-day treatment opportunities.
• Work within Tend’s Team (Assisted) Hygiene model, partnering closely with dedicated dental assistants to deliver efficient, high-quality care, enhance the patient experience, and create a more supported, team-driven clinical environment.
• Maintain strong relationships with patients through clear communication, trust-building, and personalized education.
• Collaborate closely with the broader studio team — including doctors, assistants, and operations leaders — to ensure seamless patient care.
• Engage in ongoing professional development through CE opportunities, internal hygiene forums, and peer collaboration.

What we're looking for

Education

Degree from an accredited dental hygiene program

Experience

Degree from an accredited dental hygiene program

Skills & competencies

dental hygienist

boston ma

full-time

onsite

$52-$61/hr

tend

preventive care

periodontal care

patient education

team-based care

ce opportunities

malpractice insurance

401(k)

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) plan, Paid Time Off (PTO), Malpractice Insurance, CE & Professional Development, Dental Wellness Program, Life & AD&D insurance, EAP, legal support, FSAs, HSAs, pre-tax transit benefits

About the employer

Tend is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.