Hygienist Jobs in Massachusetts
Hygienist jobs in Massachusetts are consistently in demand, with openings concentrated in dental practices, hospital-based dental programs, and community health centers serving populations from Boston and Worcester to Springfield. Major hiring hubs include Boston, Worcester, and Springfield, where anchor employers such as Mass General Brigham, Boston Medical Center, and Atrius Health maintain ongoing hygienist needs. The most sought-after specialties include pediatric dental hygiene, periodontics, and public health hygiene. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Details: Our private practice is growing, and we are looking for a licensed or soon to be licensed/recent hygiene school graduate to add to our dynamic team. Our practice is comprised of compassionate, intelligent, energetic, professional team players with excellent communication skills who enjoy working with people and are able to discuss patients' treatment needs. Our team is committed to excellence in both dentistry and patient care. We establish a relationship with each patient built on kindness, courtesy, respect and trust. If you'd like to be an integral part of a team that provides stellar service, exceptional care, and a professional, fun working environment we would love to meet you! Dentrix software experience is a plus.
Qualifications:
Current Active Massachusetts license to practice Dental Hygiene
Responsibilities:
Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before and during their appointment
Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral and medical health history
Identify conditions like gingivitis, caries, and periodontitis
Clean and help protect patients’ teeth (e.g. remove plaque or apply fluoride)
Educate patients of all ages on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques)
Take Digital x-rays and scans
Assist dentists with recommending appropriate treatments for various diseases and conditions
Sterilize dental instruments properly
Maintain documentation and charts on each patient
Schedule:
- 6-8-hour shifts
- 2 days a week
- more details shared in person interview.
- Looking for long team candidate that wants to grow with the team
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $46.00 per hour
Ability to Commute:
- Dracut, MA 01826 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Dracut, MA 01826: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Where Massachusetts roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Hygienist Job Market in Massachusetts
A snapshot from current Massachusetts openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- 42 North Dental24
- Dental Care Alliance8
- Aspen Dental4
- Passion Dental3
- Aim Dental, P.C.2
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services20
- Education2
- Technology & Software2
- Consulting & Professional Services1
What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in hygienist jobs across Massachusetts.
- Active Massachusetts dental hygienist license issued by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Dentistry
- Associate or bachelor's degree in dental hygiene from a CODA-accredited program
- Current CPR and basic life support certification required at time of hire
- Experience with digital radiography and electronic dental records systems such as Dentrix or Eaglesoft
- Strong patient communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment
- Familiarity with infection control protocols aligned with Massachusetts Department of Public Health guidelines
Hygienist Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a hygienist in Massachusetts?
To become a dental hygienist in Massachusetts, you must graduate from a dental hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, pass the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination, and pass a regional clinical board exam. You then apply for licensure through the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Dentistry. Massachusetts does not have a formal reciprocity process, so out-of-state hygienists must meet the same board requirements as new applicants.
How much do hygienists make in Massachusetts?
Hygienists in Massachusetts earn a median of about $100,640 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $93,510 for the lowest 10% to over $117,380 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire hygienists in Massachusetts?
Employers hiring hygienists in Massachusetts right now include 42 North Dental, Dental Care Alliance, and Aspen Dental, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Massachusetts's dense network of community health centers and large academic medical systems means hygienist openings appear regularly across both private practice groups and hospital-affiliated dental departments throughout the state.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most hygienist jobs?
The Massachusetts cities with the most hygienist openings are Boston, Waltham, and Brookline. Boston leads because of its concentration of academic medical centers and large group dental practices, while Worcester and Springfield draw demand from regional health systems and federally qualified health centers that serve large underinsured populations, creating steady full-time hygienist hiring outside the metro core.
Are there remote hygienist jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, but they're rare. Dental hygiene is a hands-on clinical role performed chairside, so the vast majority of positions require in-person attendance. About 1% of hygienist openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those exceptions tend to be in dental education, tele-dentistry coordination, or public health program management roles that carry hygienist credentials but are primarily administrative.
How can I get hired as a hygienist in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to community health centers and hospital-affiliated dental clinics, which routinely hire new graduates and often provide structured onboarding. Mass General Brigham and Boston Medical Center run dental programs that periodically bring on early-career hygienists. Dental assisting experience is a strong lateral credential that many Massachusetts practices accept in lieu of hygiene experience for provisional roles. Completing the Massachusetts board licensing process promptly and highlighting CODA-accredited clinical hours gives candidates without work history a clear competitive edge.
Where can I find and apply to hygienist jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to hygienist jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings updated in real time. Find roles that fit your specialty, schedule, and location preferences and apply directly to each employer. No sign-up is required to search and review open positions.
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