Dental Hygienist
Listed compensation
$60–$63 per hour
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
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Job Description
Location: Kew Gardens Dental Arts
Kew Gardens Dental Arts | Kew Gardens, NY
$60–$63 per hour | 1–2 days per week | 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Kew Gardens Dental Arts is looking for a Dental Hygienist to join our established, patient-focused practice in Kew Gardens, Queens. We have a stable patient base, a highly tenured team, modern technology, and a commitment to providing exceptional patient care.
If you're a hygienist who values quality care, patient education, and having enough time to provide thorough treatment, we'd love to meet you!
- $60–$63/hour
- 1–2 days per week, with a convenient 9:00 AM–3:00 PM schedule
- 1-hour treatment appointments, with additional time when needed
- Established and stable patient base
- High employee tenure and an experienced team
Modern Technology, Including
iTero
- Dental laser
- Denticon
- CBCT
- Cavitron
- Supportive environment focused on quality, comprehensive hygiene care
- New graduates are welcome to apply!
- As a Dental Hygienist, you'll provide comprehensive preventive and periodontal care while building strong relationships with our patients. Responsibilities include:
- Performing comprehensive dental hygiene examinations and assessments
- Periodontal charting
- Taking and reviewing dental X-rays
- Prophylaxis and periodontal maintenance
- Scaling and root planing (SRP)
- Fluoride treatments
- Patient education and oral hygiene instruction
- Identifying and communicating oral health concerns to the dentist
- Providing a comfortable, positive experience for every patient
- Maintaining accurate clinical documentation
What We're Looking For
- Current New York State Dental Hygiene License
- New graduates are encouraged to apply
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Compassionate, patient-centered approach
- Ability to provide all facets of dental hygiene care
- Professional, dependable, and team-oriented
- Commitment to excellent clinical care and patient education
- Benefits Offered
- 401(k) retirement plan
Kew Gardens Dental Arts provides comprehensive family and cosmetic dentistry in a comfortable Kew Gardens setting. Our practice offers services ranging from preventive and hygiene care to periodontal, endodontic, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry, with a focus on modern technology and quality patient care.
Location: 123-20 Metropolitan Ave., Kew Gardens, NY 11415
Ready to join a practice where you can take your time, provide excellent care, and build lasting patient relationships? Apply today!
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability status or other legally protected status.
We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
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Key Responsibilities
The Dental Hygienist will perform comprehensive dental hygiene examinations, assessments, and periodontal care for patients. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate clinical documentation and providing patient education on oral health.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current New York State Dental Hygiene License. New graduates are encouraged to apply, and the role requires strong communication skills and a patient-centered approach.
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)). 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, 55% require no weekends.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
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