Hygienist

Tend • Boston, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Hygienist at Tend, you deliver preventive and periodontal care in a modern studio, supported by a dedicated dental assistant through Tend’s Team (Assisted) Hygiene model. You care for a well-booked schedule of patients using the tools and systems needed to provide clinical excellence and a strong patient experience. The role may focus on preventive care or, for those taking on Lead Hygienist responsibilities, include mentoring the hygiene team and driving clinical and business results for the studio. Hygienists earn a base hourly rate and a monthly bonus tied to adjusted production. Full-time traveling roles are also available.

Requirements

• Degree from an accredited dental hygiene program.
• Current, active hygiene license in the state where applying.
• Current Anesthesia/Nitrous license in applicable states.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Comfort with digital charting, x-rays, intraoral cameras, and technology-driven care.
• For Lead Hygienist responsibilities: proven experience in a lead role training, mentoring, and coaching other hygienists, plus additional clinical experience beyond the standard Hygienist requirement.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods while performing hygiene procedures; Leads must also be able to do so while coaching team members.
• Manual dexterity and fine motor skills to handle instruments, perform scaling and polishing, and operate clinical equipment.
• Adequate vision, with or without correction, to read charts, assess oral conditions, interpret radiographs, and document findings.
• Ability to bend, reach, and maintain ergonomic positioning during patient care.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move equipment, instrument trays, and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively and compassionately with patients, team members, and other healthcare professionals in person and via technology.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive and periodontal care, including prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, scaling and root planing, gingivitis scaling, oral cancer screenings, iTero scans, sealants, whitening, Perio Protect, Curodont, fluoride treatments, and patient education, in accordance with evidence-based clinical guidelines.
• Work with a dedicated dental assistant to manage patient flow, sterilization, room turnover, patient care, and documentation.
• 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.
• Maintain patient relationships through clear communication, trust-building, 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 responsibilities: train, onboard, mentor, and coach hygienists and hygiene assistants; provide constructive performance feedback; lead team meetings; and support continuing education.
• For Lead Hygienist responsibilities: improve studio-wide hygiene flow, sterilization protocols, and room turnover; monitor performance metrics and production opportunities; and lead the Team (Assisted) Hygiene model.
• For Lead Hygienist responsibilities: partner with Studio Managers and doctors on patient care, quality, and business objectives, and champion clinical and operational initiatives.

Benefits

• Dedicated dental assistant support through the Assisted Hygiene model.
• Virtual and in-person continuing education and professional development, including additional leadership training for Leads.
• 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, legal support, and more.
• FSAs, HSAs, and pre-tax transit options.

What This Job Offers

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