Hygienist

Tend • Boston, MA

3d • $53 - $82 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Hygienist at Tend, you deliver preventive and periodontal care in a modern dental studio, supported by a dedicated dental assistant through the Team (Assisted) Hygiene model. You work with a well-booked patient schedule and the tools, systems, and support needed to provide clinical excellence and a positive patient experience. Depending on experience and interests, the role may focus on preventive care or include Lead Hygienist responsibilities, such as setting hygiene standards, mentoring the team, and supporting clinical and business results. Hygienists may work full-time, part-time, or PRN; full-time traveling roles are also available.

Requirements

• Degree from an accredited dental hygiene program.
• Current, active hygiene license in the state of application.
• Current Anesthesia/Nitrous license in applicable states.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Comfort using digital charting, x-rays, intraoral cameras, and technology-driven care.
• Lead Hygienist applicants must have proven experience in a lead role training, mentoring, and coaching other hygienists, plus additional clinical experience beyond the standard Hygienist requirement.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive preventive and periodontal care, including prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, scaling and root planing, gingivitis scaling, oral cancer screenings, iTero scans, sealants, Zoom whitening, Perio Protect, Curodont, fluoride treatments, and patient education, following evidence-based clinical guidelines.
• Collaborate with a dedicated dental assistant to optimize schedules, support patient care and documentation, and manage sterilization and room turnover.
• Partner with dentists during hygiene exams to identify patient needs and recommend treatment plans.
• Support hygiene production by maximizing chair time, recommending preventive care, and identifying same-day treatment opportunities.
• Work within the Team (Assisted) Hygiene model to provide efficient, high-quality, team-supported care.
• Build patient relationships through clear communication, trust, and personalized education.
• Collaborate with doctors, assistants, and operations leaders to support seamless patient care.
• Participate in continuing education, internal hygiene forums, and peer collaboration.
• For Lead Hygienist duties, train and onboard hygienists and hygiene assistants and support their development in Tend's clinical standards, workflows, and patient care protocols.
• For Lead Hygienist duties, mentor team members, provide constructive performance feedback, and promote consistent hygiene standards.
• For Lead Hygienist duties, improve studio-wide hygiene flow, sterilization protocols, and room turnover in collaboration with dental assistants.
• For Lead Hygienist duties, support team production, same-day treatment acceptance, and monitoring of key performance metrics.
• For Lead Hygienist duties, lead hygiene team meetings and champion continuing education and development.
• For Lead Hygienist duties, lead the Team (Assisted) Hygiene model studio-wide and partner with Studio Managers and doctors on patient care, quality, and business objectives.
• For Lead Hygienist duties, champion clinical and operational initiatives and lead by example.

Benefits

• Dental assistant support for patient flow and preparation through Assisted Hygiene.
• Virtual and in-person continuing education and professional development, including additional leadership training for Leads.
• Full malpractice insurance coverage.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus a Dental Wellness Program.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• 401(k) plan.
• Life and AD&D insurance, EAP, and legal support.
• Flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, and pre-tax transit options.
• Monthly performance bonus based on clinical and operational KPIs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree