Registered Dental Hygienist
Listed compensation
$49 - $53/hr
Listing transparency3 of 6 stated
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
Overview
WHY THE SMILE LODGE
We’re not just another dental practice. We’re a mission-driven team serving 70,000+ active families in the Capital Region, with a special commitment to underserved populations. Our 4.9-star rating across 6,000+ reviews is because of hygienists like you who make magic happen every single day.
Fast-paced but not frantic. Busy but supported. Professional but fun.
Compensation
- $49–$53 / hour based on experience and nitrous certificate
- Multi-location shift bonus - earn extra when you pick up at a second location
- Annual merit reviews - your growth is recognized and rewarded
Your Schedule
- 3 or 4-day schedules (full 10-hour days)
- No late evenings - home for dinner every night
- Pick up extra shifts when YOU want
- PTO, you’re actually encouraged to use
What We’RE Looking For
- Current RDH license in New York
- Passion for pediatric care (we’ll train you on our systems!)
- Team player who thrives in collaboration
- Someone who genuinely enjoys working with kids
What Your Day Looks Like
You’ll provide preventive care for amazing kids while being fully supported by our pod system. Each pod works as a tight team - assistants, hygienists, and doctors collaborating seamlessly. Our top-of-license model means you focus on what you do best while our stellar support team handles everything else.
What Makes Work Better
- Modern facilities with the latest technology
- Efficient systems that actually work
- A team that has your back
- Leadership that listens and implements changes
- Regular team appreciation and real recognition
“I like the three full days - it’s the schedule I wanted, and nothing’s changed since going full-time. The compensation structure finally makes sense now that they’ve explained it properly. Being able to pick up shifts at different locations for extra bonuses is a game-changer.” - Savannah, RDH, at our East Greenbush location
Ready to join a team that values you? Apply today!
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Key Responsibilities
Provide preventive dental care for pediatric patients within a collaborative pod system. Work alongside assistants and doctors to deliver high-quality hygiene services in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
Must hold a current Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license in New York. Candidates should have a passion for working with children and a collaborative team mindset.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Dental Hygienist at MB2 Dental a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Dental Hygiene — ranked against 1,699 active Dental Hygiene listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
Dental Hygiene Career Context
Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 35% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$106k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $98k 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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