Dental Hygienist
Listed compensation
$55-$60/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
- NOW HIRING: TEMPORARY REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST
- Location: Lake Katrine, NY
We are looking for a friendly, reliable, and patient-focused Registered Dental Hygienist to join our dental team on a temporary basis!
If you love helping patients achieve healthy smiles and enjoy working in a welcoming dental environment, we'd love to hear from you!
Position Details
- Position: Temporary Dental Hygienist
- Location: Lake Katrine, NY
- Employment Type: Temporary
- Schedule: Monday through Thursday
- Pay: $55-$60/hr
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive dental hygiene care.
- Perform dental cleanings and periodontal maintenance.
- Take dental X-rays as needed.
- Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and preventive care.
- Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation.
- Help create a comfortable, positive patient experience.
Qualifications
- Current New York State Dental Hygiene License.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Friendly, compassionate, and patient-oriented.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Previous dental hygiene experience preferred.
Interested?
- We'd love to connect with you!
- If you're available for temporary work and interested in joining our team in Lake Katrine, NY, please reach out with your resume or contact information.
- Come help us keep our patients smiling!
Responsibilities
- Perform routine dental cleanings and oral health Assessments
- Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and preventative care
- Assist dentists with exams and treatments, and take dental X-rays
Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with industry regulations and adhere to sterilization protocols
Qualifications
- Education: Associate or bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene
- License: Active state license as a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)
- Certifications: Local anesthesia certification and CPR/First Aid (if applicable
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to patient care and comfort0
Legal Disclaimer
We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. All benefits are subject to potential vesting and eligibility requirements. The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
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 ~$120k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $111k 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, 50% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $114k–$125k | Dental Hygienist median $108k (middle half $94k–$120k)38 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$111k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Hygienist listings in New York | 283 active | 5,778 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 50% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New York healthcare professional listings: 28% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment283 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Dental Hygiene listings | 740 in the last 30 days | 466 the 30 days before (+59%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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