Dental Hygienist - Welcome Bonus!
Listed compensation
$52-$54/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Up to $2,500 sign-on bonus offered, commensurate with experience
Registered Dental Hygienist– Adirondack Dental Group (Clifton Park, NY)
At Adirondack Dental Group, we believe exceptional patient care starts with an exceptional team experience. That’s why we focus on creating a supportive, collaborative environment where hygienists are respected, trusted, and set up for success from day one.
We’re a long-standing family practice in Clifton Park, NY, known for building trust with generations of patients, and for delivering advanced care in a modern, comfortable setting. As an office using the newest technology such as, Overjet (AI-assisted radiograph review), assisted Periodontal charting, we focus on best-in-class patient care.
Schedule: Full-time or Part-time schedule available
The pay range for this role varies based on experience, credentials, and availability. In addition to competitive compensation, our team members enjoy continuing education opportunities, production-based incentives (when applicable), and clear pathways for growth within the practice.
Why You’ll Love It Here
- Competitive compensation
- Team-first culture in a respected, community-rooted office
- Support and mentorship from clinical experts starting day one
- Instrument replacement program
- Free, monthly CE opportunities throughout the year
- Access to a self-administered study club
- Opportunities for advancement
- Monthly bonus incentive program
- (PT/FT) 401(k), PTO, paid holidays, and uniform allowance*
- (FT) Health, dental, vision insurance
*Benefits are subject to change and eligibility*
What You’ll Do
- Conduct patient screening procedures, such as oral health assessments, reviewing health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting, etc.
- Remove calculus and plaque from all tooth surfaces
- Apply preventive materials to the teeth, including sealants and fluorides
- Teach patients effective oral hygiene strategies (brushing, flossing, etc.)
- Counsel patients on the importance of good nutrition to oral health
- Collaborate with the clinical team to ensure consistent, high-quality care
- Perform other duties as needed
What You’ll Need
- Associate or advanced degree in Dental Hygiene
- Active New York dental hygiene license, in good standing
- Commitment to patient-centered care and a collaborative mindset
- Experience preferred, but we welcome the right candidate at any stage of their career
Our Mission & Values: To make the teams, patients, and practices we support healthier and happier.
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Key Responsibilities
The dental hygienist will conduct patient screenings, perform dental cleanings, and apply preventive treatments like sealants and fluorides. They will also educate patients on oral hygiene strategies and collaborate with the clinical team to ensure high-quality care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an associate or advanced degree in Dental Hygiene and possess an active New York dental hygiene license. A commitment to patient-centered care and a collaborative mindset is required.
Key Skills
Dental Hygiene Career Context
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$110k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $102k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Select Dental Management holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 76/100, 8 active listings.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.1 / 10 · top 25% in dental hygienist | ranked against 2,151 Dental Hygienist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $108k–$112k | Dental Hygienist median $109k (middle half $97k–$120k)43 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$102k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Hygienist listings in New York | 267 active | 5,776 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 48% no call · 57% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $3k sign-on | New York healthcare professional listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment267 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Select Dental Management | silver tier, 76/100 | Top Employers work-life index8 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Hygienist - Welcome Bonus! at Select Dental Management a 7.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dental Hygienist — ranked against 2,151 active Dental Hygienist listings on WeekdayDoc.
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