Dental Hygienist
Listed compensation
$55-$60/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity for advancement
- Benefits/Perks
- Careers Advancement Opportunities
- Flexible Scheduling
- Competitive Compensation
Job Summary
We are seeking a qualified and caring Registered Dental Hygienist to join our team! 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. If you’re friendly, outgoing, and committed to creating a fantastic dental experience, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- 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
- Remove plaque and apply fluoride treatments
- Teach good oral hygiene techniques
- Adhere to all health and safety regulations and office policies
Qualifications
- Current Dental Hygienist licensure
- New graduates are welcome to apply
- Strong understanding of HIPAA regulations and all dentistry safety guidelines
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
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 ~$120k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $111k 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, 48% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $114k–$125k | Dental Hygienist median $108k (middle half $97k–$118k)42 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$111k 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 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 48% no call · 48% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| 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 |
Top Dental Hygienist Jobs
24 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
24 jobs · 17 employersAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
22 jobs · 17 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
Licensed Dental Hygienist - Stillwater
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Licensed Dental Hygienist - Riverdale
$60-$88/hrLicensed Dental Hygienist - Champlin
$60-$88/hrWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,151 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
About Liberty 786 Dentistry P
Benefits & Perks
Living in New York
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $875k
- Typical market rent
- $4,089/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 40 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.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.