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Dental Care Alliance
Lake Katrine, New York

Dental Hygienist

Dental HygienistTemporary

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.

Posted 47m ago · Verified live

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

Oral health assessmentPatient education

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.

What does the Dental Hygienist market look like in New York?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$114k–$125kDental Hygienist median $108k (middle half $94k–$120k)38 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$111k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygienist listings in New York283 active5,778 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 50% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York healthcare professional listings: 28% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment283 active listings, Nov 2026
New Dental Hygiene listings740 in the last 30 days466 the 30 days before (+59%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

24 jobs · 15 employers
9
<$130k
7
$130k-150k
2
$156k
6
$183k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs · 15 employers
401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
73%
Sign-on bonus
68%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Licensed Dental Hygienist - Minnetonka

Park Dental · Minnetonka, Minnesota

$60-$88/hr
#2

Licensed Dental Hygienist Float - East Metro

Park Dental · Minnetonka, Minnesota

$60-$88/hr
#3

Licensed Dental Hygienist - Stillwater

$60-$88/hr
#4

Licensed Dental Hygienist - Edinbrook

$60-$88/hr
+ 22 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 3.9
Better work-life than 50% of Dental Hygienist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,151 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Lake Katrine

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$370k
Median resident rent
$1,748/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.7
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Kingston, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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