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Posted August 19, 2026

Registered Dental Hygienist

Protouch Staffing
Westwood, MA, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description
Position Overview

We are seeking a friendly, motivated, and patient-focused Registered Dental Hygienist to join a collaborative dental team. The ideal candidate will be committed to providing high-quality preventive and hygiene care while creating a comfortable experience for patients of all ages.

Qualifications
  • Active Massachusetts Dental Hygienist license

  • Current CPR certification

  • Laser certification preferred, but not required

  • Must be able to commute to Westwood, MA

  • New graduates are welcome to apply

  • Strong communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities
  • Collect and review patients' medical and dental histories

  • Perform dental charting and update patient records

  • Provide routine hygiene services, including polishing, flossing, fluoride, and sealants

  • Perform deep scaling and laser therapy as applicable

  • Expose radiographs

  • Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and preventive care

  • Provide chairside assistance during hygiene visits as needed

  • Maintain sterilization and infection-control procedures

  • Contact patients regarding overdue recare appointments

  • Stock treatment areas and maintain inventory

  • Document patient care and exam notes accurately

  • Provide compassionate, high-quality patient care

Compensation & Benefits
  • $100,000-$120,000 annual salary

  • 401(k) with matching

  • Health insurance

  • Dental and orthodontic discounts

  • Life insurance

  • Short- and long-term disability

  • Paid time off

  • 6 paid holidays

  • Up to 40 hours of sick time for full-time employees

  • Employee discounts

  • Retirement plan

\nCompany Description

Protouch Staffing is a trusted staffing partner specializing in connecting skilled professionals with top employers. While we originally focused on healthcare staffing, we’ve expanded into legal and other domains to meet evolving workforce needs across industries.

Company Description

Protouch Staffing is a trusted staffing partner specializing in connecting skilled professionals with top employers. While we originally focused on healthcare staffing, we’ve expanded into legal and other domains to meet evolving workforce needs across industries.

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