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Select Dental Management
Clifton Park, New York

Dental Hygienist - Welcome Bonus!

Dental HygienistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$52-$54/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 2mo ago

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.

#Hygiene24

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

Oral health assessmentCalculus removalPlaque removalSealant applicationFluoride applicationOral hygiene educationPatient counselingClinical collaborationAI-assisted diagnostics

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.

What does the Dental Hygienist market look like in New York?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.1 / 10 · top 25% in dental hygienistranked against 2,151 Dental Hygienist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$108k–$112kDental Hygienist median $109k (middle half $97k–$120k)43 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$102k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygienist listings in New York267 active5,776 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 48% no call · 57% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$3k sign-onNew York healthcare professional listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment267 active listings, Oct 2026
Select Dental Managementsilver tier, 76/100Top Employers work-life index8 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,151 Dental Hygienist listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

24 jobs · 19 employers
5
<$110k
10
$110k-125k
5
$125k-140k
2
$146k
2
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

21 jobs · 19 employers
401k / retirement match
95% this job
CME allowance
67% this job
Sign-on bonus
48% this job
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$70-$75/hr
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$65-$75/hr
#3

Dental Hygienist | $40,000 in Tuition Reimbursement

$60-$70/hr
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$60-$70/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 7.1
Better work-life than 90% of Dental Hygienist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,151 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Select Dental Management

Dentists
Florham Park, New Jersey
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus up to $2,500
Monthly bonus incentive program
401(k)
PTO
Paid holidays
Uniform allowance
Health insurance
Dental insurance

Living in Clifton Park

Typical market rent
$1,677/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.6
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

BEA 2024 · Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.