Dental Hygienist | National Dental | Commack, NY
Listed compensation
$115k-$135k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
- Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)
- National Dental | Commack, NY
- Pay: $60–$65 per hour
- Location: 5 Commack Road, Commack, NY 11725
- Schedule: Monday–Friday | Office hours: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
About the Opportunity
National Dental is looking for a Registered Dental Hygienist to join our team in Commack, NY!
We're looking for a hygienist who enjoys building relationships with patients, providing quality preventive care, and working alongside a supportive dental team.
Our practice offers a single-column hygiene schedule with 60-minute routine recall and prophylaxis appointments, giving you the time to focus on patient care without feeling rushed.
What You'll Do
Provide preventive and periodontal hygiene care, including prophylaxis, scaling and root planing, and periodontal maintenance.
- Perform periodontal assessments, charting, and appropriate diagnostic imaging.
- Educate patients on oral hygiene, preventive care, and periodontal health.
- Collaborate with dentists and clinical team members on patient treatment plans.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow infection control protocols.
- Provide compassionate, professional care to patients with a variety of insurance plans, including PPO and Medicaid.
- Active Dental Hygiene License in New York
- Local Anesthesia Certification (if applicable by state)
- Current CPR/BLS Certification
- Strong communication and patient education skills
- Commitment to quality patient care
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
- Preferred
- Laser Certification
- Experience with assisted hygiene models
- Experience in PPO, Fee-for-Service, and/or Medicaid environments
- Experience with periodontal therapy
- Experience with patient education and treatment acceptance
- Bilingual skills
- Employees who have full-time schedules may be eligible for:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with 4% Employer Match
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Continuing Education Support
Professional Development
We believe in supporting the continued growth of our hygiene team.
Eligible Hygienists May Have Access To
- Continuing Education (CE) Support
- Professional Membership Reimbursement
- Clinical Development Opportunities
- Mentorship and Career Growth Opportunities
- Training on New Technology and Treatment Modalities
Why Join National Dental?
We believe quality patient care starts with giving our clinicians the time and support they need to do their best work.
With single-column scheduling and 60-minute routine recall appointments, our Commack team provides an environment where you can focus on patient relationships, preventive care, and long-term oral health.
Interested? We'd love to hear from you!
Apply today to learn more about joining our Commack team.
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Key Responsibilities
The Registered Dental Hygienist will provide preventive and periodontal care, including prophylaxis, scaling, and root planing. They will also educate patients on oral health and collaborate with the dental team on treatment plans.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active New York Dental Hygiene License and current CPR/BLS certification. Local anesthesia certification is required if applicable by state law.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
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 ~$125k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $116k 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, 50% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in dental hygienist | ranked against 2,151 Dental Hygienist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $115k–$135k | Dental Hygienist median $109k (middle half $94k–$119k)128 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$116k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Hygienist listings in New York | 269 active | 5,705 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 35% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New York healthcare professional listings: 29% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment269 active listings, Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Hygienist | National Dental | Commack, NY at United Dental a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Dental Hygienist — ranked against 2,151 active Dental Hygienist listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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