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Aspen Dental
Utica, New York

Dental Hygienist (RDH)

Dental HygienistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$48-$53/hr

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Job Description

At Aspen Dental, we put You 1st with world-class development plus industry-leading pay. Join our team today as a Dental Hygienist!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary

$48 - $53 / hour plus uncapped incentive plan

  • What YOU receive when you join the Aspen team:
  • Competitive compensation with unlimited bonus potential
  • 3 out of 4 of our hygienists earned an incentive payout
  • Benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, 401(k) savings plan with match*, paid time off, and more.
  • Part-time employees are eligible for full benefits, including health care
  • Scheduling options to fit your life, part-time, full-time, and PRN*
  • Dedicated hygiene support team for coaching and mentorship

Career Growth Opportunities Chair Side and Beyond

Access to state-of-the-art technology and equipment including the Trios® 3D intra-oral scanner and our Digital Dental Assistant used for voice-activated perio charting

Ongoing in-person and virtual trainings through TAG U online in a variety of topics; clinical, operations, management, and leadership

  • Free continuing education (CE)
  • A fun and supportive culture that encourages collaboration and innovation
  • Enjoy a 25% discount on select products and services at a Chapter Aesthetic Studio near you

You’ll Achieve Success By

Being a key partner in developing patient care plans alongside the doctor, using the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) guidelines

  • Managing your schedule to allow for comprehensive patient care and education.
  • Expanding your knowledge and skills through structured continuing professional development
  • Working collaboratively with other members of the dental team to provide exceptional patient care

Qualifications

  • Associate degree or higher in dental hygiene from an accredited institution
  • Active dental hygiene license in the state of practice

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with patients of all ages and backgrounds

At Aspen Dental, we put You first, offering the security and job stability that comes with working with a world-class dental support organization (DSO) while still centering all we do on YOU and your patients.

The Aspen Group (TAG) is made up of a family of brands that include Aspen Dental, ClearChoice, WellNow, Lovet, and Chapter. Join us in our mission to help improve the lives of our patients.

We're not just about serving our patients - we also believe in giving back to the community. Our mission is to make dental care accessible to all while providing exceptional care to our patients. And we don't just talk the talk - we've donated over $26 million in free dental care to US veterans, underserved communities, and overseas.

Aspen Dental-branded practices are independently owned and operated by licensed dentists. The practices receive non-clinical business support services from Aspen Dental Management, Inc., a dental support organization.

*May vary by independently owned and operated Aspen Dental locations.

**Terms and conditions apply.

ADMI Corp., d/b/a TAG-The Aspen Group, its affiliates, related companies and independently owned supported clinical practices are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers and welcome everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Additional Job Description

Key Responsibilities

The dental hygienist will partner with doctors to develop patient care plans using AAP guidelines and manage their schedule to provide comprehensive care. They will also collaborate with the dental team to ensure exceptional patient service and participate in ongoing professional development.

Key Skills

Treatment planningClinical training3D intra-oral scanning

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 ~$105k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $97k 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, 35% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

How does Aspen Dental compare as an employer?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$100k–$110kDental Hygienist median $109k (middle half $96k–$120k)161 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$97k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygiene listings in New York101 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All dental hygienist listings in New York283 active5,837 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 35% no call · 68% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusNew York healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment283 active listings, Nov 2026
New Dental Hygiene listings783 in the last 30 days432 the 30 days before (+81%)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. New York figures use all dental hygienists: too few New York Dental Hygiene postings state pay.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

26 jobs · 19 employers
9
<$115k
5
$115k-130k
6
$130k-145k
6
$145k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

24 jobs · 19 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
50% this job
CME allowance
50% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Dental Hygienist| $40,000 Tuition Reimbursement

Platinum Dental Services · Colorado Springs, Colorado

$65-$75/hr
#2

Dental Hygienist Float

Aspen Dental · Roseville, Minnesota

$68-$73/hr
#3

Dental Hygienist

$68-$72/hr
#4

Dental Hygienist | $40,000 in Tuition Reimbursement

$60-$70/hr
+ 24 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 2.8
Better work-life than 40% of Dental Hygienist listings

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

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About Aspen Dental

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, IL
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Unlimited bonus potential
Health, dental, vision insurance
401(k) savings plan with match
Paid time off
Part-time employees eligible for full benefits
Scheduling options: part-time, full-time, PRN
Dedicated hygiene support team
Free continuing education (CE)

Living in Utica

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$214k
Typical market rent
$1,392/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.7
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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