Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Listed compensation
$50-$54/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join Aspen Dental as a Dental Hygienist (RDH) – Aspen Dental, Watertown NY in Watertown, New York, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $50 - $54/hour.
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off
- 6 Paid Holidays
- Free Continuing Education (CE) through TAG University
- Disability Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
Apply to join Aspen Dental as a Dental Hygienist (RDH) – Aspen Dental, Watertown NY.
Key Responsibilities
You will partner with the doctor to develop personalized patient care plans and perform clinical assessments using advanced digital technology. Additionally, you will manage your own schedule and supplies to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an associate degree or higher in dental hygiene from an accredited institution. An active dental hygiene license in the state of practice is also required.
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 ~$108k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $100k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Aspen Dental holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 295 active listings.
Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 15% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 5.7/10 on work-life balance for Dental Hygienist roles.
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