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Dental Hygienist | Raio Dental Hempstead | Long Island West, NY

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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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  • No weekends
  • On-site

Living in Hempstead

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$641k
Median resident rent
$1,622/mo
Residents’ average commute
33 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About United Dental

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Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with 4% Employer Match
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Continuing Education Support
Professional Development