Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Listed compensation
$48-$53/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
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
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $100k–$110k | Dental Hygienist median $109k (middle half $96k–$120k)161 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$97k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Hygiene listings in New York | 101 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All dental hygienist listings in New York | 283 active | 5,837 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 35% no call · 68% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | New 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 listings | 783 in the last 30 days | 432 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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