Registered Dental Hygienist

Dental Hygienist | National Dental | Upper East Side Manhattan, NY

United Dental Corporation · Upper East Side, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-01-28

Salary: USD 115,000–135,000

Workplace: on_site

Department: NY - Manhattan

Description

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) 

Compensation: $60 - $65
Schedule: Full Time - 5 days per week
Location: National Dental Upper East Side 1485 1st Ave, New York, NY 10075
Practice Model: Single Column 60 minute regular recall prophy
Patient Mix: PPO / FFS 
Benefits Eligibility: Employees regularly scheduled to work full time will eligible for benefits. 

Dental Hygienist | National Dental Upper East Side

National Dental Upper East Side is part of United Dental Corporation (UDC), a growing dental partnership organization that supports established practices while allowing them to maintain their local identity and patient-focused approach. As a member of the National Dental team, you’ll have the feel and relationships of an established local practice with the additional resources, benefits, and support of a larger dental organization.

We are seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist to join our Upper East Side practice. We’re looking for a patient-focused hygienist who values quality care, strong clinical standards, and the ability to build lasting relationships with patients.

Our hygiene team works with a single-column schedule with 60-minute recall and prophy appointments, allowing our hygienists the time needed to provide thorough, individualized care.

What You’ll Do

• Provide comprehensive preventive dental care, including prophylaxis and periodontal therapy
• Perform periodontal charting and oral health assessments
• Take digital radiographs as needed
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, periodontal health, and recommended treatment
• Identify areas of concern and communicate findings with the treating dentist
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Follow established infection-control and clinical protocols
• Work collaboratively with dentists, dental assistants, and the front-office team
• Create a comfortable, positive experience for patients

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

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 

Why Join United Dental Corporation? 

• Established Patient Bases 

• Clinical Autonomy 

• Modern Technology 

• Strong Clinical Support Teams 

• Opportunities for Advanced Procedures 

• Continuing Education Support 

• Long-Term Career Growth 

• Multi-State Practice Network 

Apply Today 

We are actively interviewing qualified hygienists and look forward to learning more about your experience and career goals. 

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