Registered Dental Hygienist
Listed compensation
$49-$53/hr
The week · per this posting4-day week
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Why the Smile Lodge
We’re not just another dental practice. We’re a mission-driven team serving 70,000+ active families in the Capital Region, with a special commitment to underserved populations. Our 4.9-star rating across 6,000+ reviews is because of hygienists like you who make magic happen every single day.
Fast-paced but not frantic. Busy but supported. Professional but fun.
Compensation
- $49–$53 / hour based on experience and nitrous certificate
- Multi-location shift bonus - earn extra when you pick up at a second location
- Annual merit reviews - your growth is recognized and rewarded
Your Schedule
- 3 or 4-day schedules (full 10-hour days)
- No late evenings - home for dinner every night
- Pick up extra shifts when YOU want
- PTO, you’re actually encouraged to use
What We’RE Looking For
Current RDH License in New York
- Passion for pediatric care (we’ll train you on our systems!)
- Team player who thrives in collaboration
- Someone who genuinely enjoys working with kids
What Your Day Looks Like
You’ll provide preventive care for amazing kids while being fully supported by our pod system. Each pod works as a tight team - assistants, hygienists, and doctors collaborating seamlessly. Our top-of-license model means you focus on what you do best while our stellar support team handles everything else.
What Makes Work Better
- Modern facilities with the latest technology
- Efficient systems that actually work
- A team that has your back
- Leadership that listens and implements changes
Regular Team Appreciation and Real Recognition
“I like the three full days - it’s the schedule I wanted, and nothing’s changed since going full-time. The compensation structure finally makes sense now that they’ve explained it properly. Being able to pick up shifts at different locations for extra bonuses is a game-changer.” - Savannah, RDH, at our East Greenbush location
Ready to join a team that values you? Apply today!
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Key Responsibilities
Provide preventive dental care to pediatric patients within a collaborative pod system. Work effectively with assistants and doctors to ensure seamless patient support.
Requirements
Must hold a current Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license in New York. A passion for pediatric care and the ability to work as a team player are essential.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
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 ~$106k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $98k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 43% have no call, 65% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.2 / 10 · above average in dental hygienist | ranked against 2,151 Dental Hygienist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $102k–$110k | Dental Hygienist median $109k (middle half $94k–$120k)39 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$98k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Hygiene listings in New York | 105 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All dental hygienist listings in New York | 281 active | 5,960 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 43% no call · 65% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New York healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment281 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Dental Hygiene listings | 802 in the last 30 days | 439 the 30 days before (+83%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Dental Hygienist at Dental a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Dental Hygienist — ranked against 2,151 active Dental Hygienist listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
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Benefits & Perks
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$70+/hrWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,151 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No nights
Benefits & Perks
Living in East Greenbush
- Median resident rent
- $1,753/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 20 min
- State income tax
- Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology
Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.