Dental Hygienist | Raio Dental Hempstead | Long Island West, NY
Listed compensation
$60-$65/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
- Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) – Raio Dental Hempstead
- Location: Hempstead, Long Island, NY
- Compensation: $60–$65/hour, based on experience (pending confirmation)
- Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
- Lunch: 1-Hour Unpaid Break
- Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision | 401(k) with Company Match | Paid Time Off | Paid Holidays (subject to eligibility)
- Practice: General Dentistry | Medicaid & PPO
About the Opportunity
Raio Dental Hempstead is seeking a full-time Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) to join our established Long Island practice!
We're looking for a hygienist who is passionate about preventive care, patient education, and delivering quality treatment to a diverse patient population.
As part of United Dental Corporation, Raio Dental offers a collaborative, team-oriented environment where hygienists work alongside experienced dental providers to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care.
What You'll Do
- Perform dental prophylaxis and periodontal maintenance
- Conduct periodontal charting and assessments
- Take diagnostic radiographs
- Deliver patient education and oral hygiene instruction
- Identify and communicate treatment needs to patients and providers
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation
- Support comprehensive patient care through collaboration with dentists and team members
- Promote preventive dentistry and long-term oral health
- Active Dental Hygiene License in New York
- Local Anesthesia Certification (if applicable by state)
- Current CPR/BLS Certification
- Strong communication and patient education skills
- Commitment to quality patient care
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
- Preferred
- Laser Certification
- Experience with assisted hygiene models
- Experience in PPO, Fee-for-Service, and/or Medicaid environments
- Experience with periodontal therapy
- Experience with patient education and treatment acceptance
- Bilingual skills
- Employees who have full-time schedules may be eligible for:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with 4% Employer Match
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Continuing Education Support
Professional Development
We believe in supporting the continued growth of our hygiene team.
Eligible Hygienists May Have Access To
- Continuing Education (CE) Support
- Professional Membership Reimbursement
- Clinical Development Opportunities
- Mentorship and Career Growth Opportunities
Training on New Technology and Treatment Modalities
Professional development benefits may vary based on position, location, and eligibility requirements.
Why Join United Dental Corporation?
- Established Patient Base
- Assisted Clinical Support
- Doctor Support for Exams
- Clinical Autonomy
- Modern Technology
- Continuing Education Support
- Long-Term Career Growth
Multi-State Practice Network
If you're passionate about patient care and looking for an opportunity to grow with an established organization, we'd love to hear from you.
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Key Responsibilities
Perform dental prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, and diagnostic radiography while providing patient education on oral hygiene. Maintain accurate clinical documentation and collaborate with dental providers to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care.
Requirements
Requires an active New York Dental Hygiene License, current CPR/BLS certification, and strong communication skills. Preferred qualifications include laser certification and experience with assisted hygiene models or Medicaid environments.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Hygienist | Raio Dental Hempstead | Long Island West, NY at United Dental a 6.4 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. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Dentistry Career Context
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $120k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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