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Dental Hygienist | National Dental | Commack, NY

Dental HygienistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$115k-$135k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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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

Periodontal assessmentOral hygiene educationTreatment planning

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.

What does the Dental Hygienist market look like in New York?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in dental hygienistranked against 2,151 Dental Hygienist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$115k–$135kDental Hygienist median $109k (middle half $94k–$119k)128 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$116k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygienist listings in New York269 active5,705 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 35% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York healthcare professional listings: 29% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment269 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,151 Dental Hygienist listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

20 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

20 jobs · 12 employers
3
<$120k
9
$120k-145k
4
$145k-170k
4
$183k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

19 jobs · 12 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
68%
CME allowance
68% this job
Loan repayment
11%
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Licensed Dental Hygienist - Stillwater

Park Dental · West Lakeland, Minnesota

$60-$88/hr
#2

Licensed Dental Hygienist - Edinbrook

Park Dental · Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

$60-$88/hr
#3

Licensed Dental Hygienist - Riverdale

$60-$88/hr
#4

Licensed Dental Hygienist - Champlin

$60-$88/hr
+ 18 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Dental Hygienist listings

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

  • No weekends
  • On-site
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About United Dental

Medical Practices
Miami, Florida
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with 4% Employer Match
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Continuing Education Support
Professional Development

Living in Commack

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$782k≈ 6.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$5,550/mo≈ 58% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
33 min
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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.