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Guardian Dentistry Partners
Clifton Park, New York

Dental Hygienist

DentalFull-Time

Listed compensation

$52-$54/hr

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Job Description

Location: Adirondack Dental Group-Clifton Park

Registered Dental Hygienist– Adirondack Dental Group (Clifton Park, NY)

Salary Range:$52.00 To $54.00 Hourly

Up to $2,500 sign-on bonus offered, commensurate with experience

At Adirondack Dental Group, we believe exceptional patient care starts with an exceptional team experience. That’s why we focus on creating a supportive, collaborative environment where hygienists are respected, trusted, and set up for success from day one.

We’re a long-standing family practice in Clifton Park, NY, known for building trust with generations of patients, and for delivering advanced care in a modern, comfortable setting. As an office using the newest technology such as, Overjet (AI-assisted radiograph review), assisted Periodontal charting, we focus on best-in-class patient care.

Schedule: Full-time or Part-time schedule available

The pay range for this role varies based on experience, credentials, and availability. In addition to competitive compensation, our team members enjoy continuing education opportunities, production-based incentives (when applicable), and clear pathways for growth within the practice.

Why You’ll Love It Here

  • Competitive compensation
  • Team-first culture in a respected, community-rooted office
  • Support and mentorship from clinical experts starting day one
  • Instrument replacement program
  • Free, monthly CE opportunities throughout the year
  • Access to a self-administered study club
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Monthly bonus incentive program
  • 401(k), PTO, paid holidays, and uniform allowance*
  • Health, dental, vision insurance

*Benefits are subject to change and eligibility*

What You’ll Do

Conduct patient screening procedures, such as oral health assessments, reviewing health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting, etc.

  • Remove calculus and plaque from all tooth surfaces
  • Apply preventive materials to the teeth, including sealants and fluorides
  • Teach patients effective oral hygiene strategies (brushing, flossing, etc.)
  • Counsel patients on the importance of good nutrition to oral health
  • Collaborate with the clinical team to ensure consistent, high-quality care
  • Perform other duties as needed

What You’ll Need

  • Associate or advanced degree in Dental Hygiene
  • Active New York dental hygiene license, in good standing
  • Commitment to patient-centered care and a collaborative mindset
  • Experience preferred, but we welcome the right candidate at any stage of their career

#Hygiene24

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability status or other legally protected status.

We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Completion of this form is voluntary and will only be used to report on candidate demographics. Nothing contained in this form will be accessible or used in hiring or other employment decisions. Information provided will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file for reporting purposes only.

Key Responsibilities

The dental hygienist will conduct patient screenings, perform cleanings, and apply preventive materials like sealants and fluorides. They will also educate patients on oral hygiene strategies and collaborate with the clinical team to provide high-quality care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an associate or advanced degree in Dental Hygiene and possess an active New York dental hygiene license. A commitment to patient-centered care and a collaborative mindset is required.

Key Skills

Oral health assessmentCalculus removalPlaque removalSealant applicationFluoride applicationOral hygiene educationPatient counselingClinical collaboration

Dental Hygiene Career Context

Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 33% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$110k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $102k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

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Salary Distribution22 jobs · 20 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs

401k / retirement match
94% this job
Sign-on bonus
56% this job
CME allowance
39% this job
Loan repayment
11%
Relocation assistance
11%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 2.8
Better work-life than 30% of Dental Hygiene listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,844 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Clifton Park

Typical market rent
$1,668/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.6
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Guardian Dentistry Partners

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201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Up to $2,500 Sign-On Bonus
Continuing Education
Production-Based Incentives
Instrument Replacement Program
Monthly CE Opportunities
Study Club Access
Monthly Bonus Incentive Program
401(k)