Registered Dental Hygienist

The Smilist

$114K — $120K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current New York State Dental Hygienist license or pending licensure
  • Strong clinical and patient-education skills
  • Compassionate, patient-first approach
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
  • Dependable with a focus on thorough care
  • Open to new graduates or experienced professionals

Responsibilities

  • Provide preventive and periodontal care focused on patient comfort and education
  • Understand and address each patient's needs and concerns
  • Help patients grasp their oral health and build confidence in treatment decisions
  • Cultivate trusting, long-term relationships with patients
  • Collaborate with dentists and clinical teams for coordinated care
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical records
  • Contribute to a positive, patient-focused practice environment
  • Utilize modern technologies for accurate charting and records
  • Perform thorough preventive and periodontal treatments, including SRP and prophylaxis

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision plan options
  • Telehealth access
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Disability and supplemental coverage options
  • Access to an employee perks marketplace
  • Flexible scheduling options based on practice and patient needs
Full Job Description
Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) | One-Hour, Single-Column Schedule

Kingston, New York

Full-Time or Part-Time

$55-58 per hour + Monthly Bonus Opportunity

$7,500 Sign-On Bonus for Qualified Candidates

One patient at a time. One-hour appointments. Patient care that never feels rushed.

We understand that joining a larger dental organization can raise questions about patient volume, production pressure, and whether you will have enough time to provide the level of care your patients deserve.

Our Kingston practice is designed differently.

This is not a high-volume, double-booked hygiene model. Our hygienists work from a single-column schedule with one-hour patient appointments, giving you the time to listen, educate, provide thorough care, and build meaningful relationships without rushing from chair to chair.

At The Smilist Dental, you will experience the close-knit feel of a local practice with the technology, benefits, training, and support of a growing dental organization.

What Makes Our Kingston Practice Different
  • One-hour hygiene appointments
  • A true single-column schedule with one patient at a time
  • No double-booked hygiene columns
  • A patient-first environment that prioritizes clinical quality over volume
  • Clinical autonomy and the trust to care for patients the right way
  • A supportive team that values communication, respect, and collaboration
  • Organized workflows designed to keep the day running smoothly
  • Modern technology, including digital imaging, cloud-based charting, and intraoral cameras
  • Predictable, guaranteed hours based on your agreed-upon schedule
  • Full-time stability or consistent part-time scheduling options

Compensation & Benefits
  • Competitive starting pay of 55-58 per hour, based on experience
  • $7,500 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates
  • Monthly bonus opportunity in addition to your hourly compensation
  • Training and professional-development opportunities
  • Resources and support for long-term career growth

Responsibilities
  • Provide preventive and periodontal care with a focus on patient comfort, education, and clinical quality
  • Take the time to understand each patient's needs and concerns
  • Help patients understand their oral health and feel confident in their treatment
  • Build trusting, long-term relationships with patients
  • Collaborate with dentists and clinical team members to provide coordinated care
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical records
  • Contribute to a respectful, positive, and patient-focused practice environment
  • Utilize Dentrix, Overjet AI for accurate, cloud-based charting and clinical records
  • Perform thorough preventive and periodontal therapies, including scaling and root planing (SRP) and prophylaxis

Benefits That Support Your Life

Eligible team members may receive:
  • Medical, dental, and vision plan options
  • Telehealth access
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Disability and supplemental coverage options
  • Access to an employee perks marketplace
  • Flexible scheduling options based on practice and patient needs

Benefit eligibility may vary based on scheduled hours and employment status.

Requirements
  • Current New York State Dental Hygienist license, or pending licensure
  • Strong clinical and patient-education skills
  • A gentle, compassionate, patient-first approach
  • Clear communication and a commitment to teamwork
  • A dependable professional who wants enough time to provide thoughtful, thorough care
  • Open to new graduates or experienced Hygienists
  • Active NY RDH License or pending license

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