Registered Dental Hygienist
Listed compensation
$49-$53/hr
The week · per this posting4-day week
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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)
- 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-based team environment. Focus on top-of-license clinical duties while supported by dental assistants and doctors.
Requirements
Must hold a current Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license in New York. A passion for pediatric care and the ability to work effectively as a team player are required.
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, 3% are remote, 35% have no call, 57% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $102k–$110k | Dental Hygienist median $109k (middle half $94k–$120k)149 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 | 107 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All dental hygienist listings in New York | 283 active | 5,830 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 35% no call · 57% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New York healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 27% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment283 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Dental Hygiene listings | 746 in the last 30 days | 462 the 30 days before (+61%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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