Dental Hygienist

DentalPart-Time

Listed compensation

$55-$58/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Dental Hygienist – Part-Time

Commack, NY | Wed/Fri and E/O Sat

Great Expressions Dental Centers (GEDC) is hiring a Dental Hygienist to join a supportive, patient-focused practice in City, State. This role offers a consistent schedule, competitive hourly pay, and the opportunity to work in a team environment where the hygiene role is valued, respected, and supported.

While we offer a production-based incentive, our culture is centered around patient care and ethics. Our team is encouraged to focus on what is best for the patient, and the production model simply rewards providers for the quality care they deliver.

Additional earning opportunities include Perio Protect compensation and CURODONT (percentage-based), with full training provided during onboarding.

If you’re a hygienist looking for stability, work-life balance, and a long-term home, this role is designed with you in mind.

  • Practice Location
  • 77 Veterans Memorial Highway Ste 2 Commack, NY 11725
  • Schedule & Compensation (Ask about our flexible schedules)
  • Wed, Fri or E/O Sat or all Three, which works for you?
  • Competitive Wages with room to Negotiate

Perks: (30 hours or more a week)

Health, dental & vision | 401(k) | PTO + holidays | CE + career growth | Bonuses & recognition

Why Hygienists Choose Great Expressions

  • Ethical, patient-centered care
  • Consistent schedule that supports work-life balance
  • Supportive, team-focused environment
  • Stability with a trusted organization backed by 40+ years in dentistry
  • Modern technology that supports efficiency and quality care
  • A workplace where the hygiene role is respected and supported

What You'll Bring

  • Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)
  • Licensed (or license-eligible) in state
  • Patient-focused and committed to quality care
  • Interest in a long-term, collaborative team environment

Apply today for a Dental Hygienist role built for balance, stability, and support.

GEDC is committed to diversity and inclusion and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are welcomed and encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

The Dental Hygienist will provide high-quality, patient-centered dental care in a supportive team environment. Responsibilities include performing hygiene procedures, utilizing modern dental technology, and participating in specialized treatments like Perio Protect and Curodont.

Requirements

Candidates must be a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) with a valid state license or license eligibility. A commitment to ethical, patient-focused care and the ability to work collaboratively in a team setting are required.

Key Skills

Dental hygieneClinical servicesPreventive dentistryPatient educationInfection controlRadiographyPeriodontal therapy

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Great Expressions Dental Centers holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 61 active listings.

Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 35% have no call, 55% require no weekends.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Hygienist at Great Expressions Dental Centers a 6.1 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.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

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Salary Distribution28 jobs

11
<$110k
10
$110k-125k
4
$125k-140k
1
$146k
2
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs · 29 employers

401k / retirement match
84% this job
Sign-on bonus
48%
CME allowance
48%
Loan repayment
6%
Relocation assistance
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.1
Better work-life than 70% of Dental Hygienist listings

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

Living in Commack

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$786k
Typical market rent
$5,400/mo
Residents’ average commute
33 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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About Great Expressions Dental Centers

Dentists
Southfield, MI
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental & vision
401(k)
PTO + holidays
CE + career growth
Bonuses & recognition