Hygienist

Exciting New Opportunity in our Needham Location!

Dental Hygienist – Needham, MA
Full-Time or Part-Time | $1,000 Sign-On Bonus

At Chestnut Dental Associates, we’re redefining what a dental experience should feel like—for both our patients and our team. As a trusted, multi-specialty family practice in Pediatric, Adult, and Orthodontic care, we pride ourselves on combining clinical excellence with genuine compassion in everything we do.

We believe great care starts with great people. That’s why we’ve built a supportive, collaborative environment where hygienists are empowered to do their best work, grow their skills, and truly connect with patients and families.

We’re currently looking for a passionate Dental Hygienist to join our Needham team—someone who values patient relationships, thrives in a team-oriented setting, and is excited to be part of a practice that puts people first.

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Position Summary
The Dental Hygienist performs dental hygiene duties to promote quality dental care in a stress-free, safe, and welcoming environment. This role includes scaling, prophylaxis, digital x-rays (DEXIS), documentation, and patient and parent education. The hygienist follows universal precautions and adheres to OSHA and HIPAA requirements to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff. Additional responsibilities include stocking and maintaining equipment and inventory and supporting overall clinical operations as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Current Massachusetts Dental Hygiene License
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Hepatitis vaccination recommended
• Continuing education requirements fulfilled
• Flexible availability, including some evenings and weekends

Core Competencies

• Adheres to all HIPAA policies and procedures, protecting private information at all times
• Adheres to all Chestnut Dental Associates policies and procedures as outlined in the CDA Employee Handbook
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team, seeking assistance when appropriate
• Positively represents CDA to patients and families by demonstrating excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Maintains a friendly, professional attitude and works well with children in a pediatric setting
• Demonstrates the ability to manage conflict effectively with difficult patients and/or parents
• Works well with interruptions and manages multiple priorities efficiently, completing tasks in a timely manner while staying on schedule
• Performs effectively under pressure in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Exhibits professional behavior and maintains respectful relationships with doctors, administrators, supervisors, colleagues, patients, and outside representatives
• Speaks, understands, and writes fluent English
• Maintains current knowledge of dentistry and industry best practices
• Demonstrates strong manual dexterity and clinical proficiency
• Positively represents CDA to patients and families by exhibiting excellent communication and human relations skills

Physical Requirements
Must be able to withstand extended periods of standing, walking, bending, and sitting. Manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and adequate vision are required.

What We Offer

• $1,000 Sign-On bonus after 120 days successful partnership
• A competitive compensation and benefits package in a supportive, family-oriented environment.
• Health Insurance with Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision Care, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-Paid Group Life Insurance, Voluntary Short and Long-Term Disability, Supplemental Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and Bereavement)
• Summer Hours
• Financial planning services and wellness resources.

Chestnut Dental Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace for all team members.

If you are passionate about providing exceptional dental care and want to join a collaborative and supportive team, we encourage you to apply.