Registered Dental Hygienist
Listed compensation
$135K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Employee discounts
- Paid time off
Job Summary
We are seeking a qualified and caring Registered Dental Hygienist to join our team (full-time or Part-time available)! As a Registered Dental Hygienist, you will provide top-notch dental care that makes our clients feel like family.
You will screen patients, perform dental cleanings, and assist the dentists with exams and procedures. The ideal candidate is state-licensed as a Registered Dental Hygienist and has at least two years of experience.
If you’re friendly, outgoing, and committed to creating a fantastic dental experience, we want to hear from you! Our hygiene rooms may be maintained with softer, dimmed ambient lighting during certain portions of patient care to promote patient comfort and relaxation.
Responsibilities
- Welcome patients into the treatment area and make them feel comfortable
- Discuss the dental care plan with patients and answer any questions they have
- Take vital signs and accurately record medical histories
- Perform preliminary exams and collect oral health histories
- Evaluate patients for signs of gum disease, cavities, and infection
- Teach oral hygiene techniques using office standard protocols
- Take x-rays, 3D imaging scans
- Adhere to all health and safety regulations and office policies
Qualifications
Associate’s Degree from a school certified by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred
- Current Dental Hygienist licensure
- At least 1-2 years of experience in dental hygiene preferred
- Strong understanding of HIPAA regulations and all dentistry safety guidelines
- Able to stand for extended periods and bend repeatedly
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Dental Career Context
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $125k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 25% in dental hygienist | ranked against 2,151 Dental Hygienist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $135k | Dental Hygienist median $225k (middle half $160k–$300k)31 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$125k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Hygienist listings in New York | 267 active | 5,776 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New York healthcare professional listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment267 active listings, Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Dental Hygienist at Corey Black DMD P a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dental Hygienist — ranked against 2,151 active Dental Hygienist listings on WeekdayDoc.
