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East Greenbush, New York

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dental 8.0 Work-LifeNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$49 - $53/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

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

Patient CommunicationDental Hygiene

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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs

401k / retirement match
100%
Sign-on bonus
52%
CME allowance
38%
Loan repayment
10%
PSLF eligible
10%

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Work-life snapshot

8.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 5% in Dental Hygiene

  • No nights

Living in East Greenbush

Median resident rent
$1,753/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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About Dental

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11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Multi-location shift bonus
Annual merit reviews
PTO encouraged to use
Modern facilities with latest technology
Efficient systems
Team that has your back
Leadership that listens and implements changes
Regular team appreciation and real recognition