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Clifton Park, New York

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dental HygienistFull-Time

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

Pediatric dentistryNitrous oxide administrationTeamworkPatient care

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.

How does Dental compare as an employer?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$102k–$110kDental Hygienist median $109k (middle half $94k–$120k)149 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$98k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygiene listings in New York107 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All dental hygienist listings in New York283 active5,830 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 35% no call · 57% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew 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 listings746 in the last 30 days462 the 30 days before (+61%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. New York figures use all dental hygienists: too few New York Dental Hygiene postings state pay.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

25 jobs · 20 employers
3
<$105k
5
$105k-120k
6
$120k-135k
9
$135k-150k
2
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

23 jobs · 20 employers
401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
57%
Sign-on bonus
35%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$70-$75/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 2.8
Better work-life than 40% 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 Dental

Hospitals and Health Care
Carrollton, Texas
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Multi-location shift bonus
Annual merit reviews
PTO
Modern facilities with latest technology
Team appreciation and recognition

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.