Dental Hygienist

Dental Associates; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee discount

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Care Dental Center, part of Archway Dental Partners, is seeking a full-time Dental Hygienist in Connecticut. The role emphasizes patient education, thorough dental hygiene procedures, and adherence to practice guidelines in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications include a CT RDH license, an AS degree in dental hygiene, and bilingual English/Spanish abilities. Flexible shifts align with office hours, and the clinic offers comprehensive benefits and a friendly atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to follow outlined policies and guidelines.
• Possess a professional and positive attitude.
• Must be able to speak English and Spanish fluently.

Responsibilities

• Perform dental hygiene services and procedures, including prophylaxis, scaling, root planing, fluoride application, and sealants.
• Detect disease by oral cancer screening and periodontal assessment.
• Assist in selecting materials and equipment for dental hygiene visits by evaluating patient health.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and postoperative instructions.
• Document services by recording vital signs, histories, and charting in patient charts.
• Sterilize equipment.
• Take necessary x-rays as recommended by the ADA.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Team player

Excellent communication

Education

Dental Hygiene AS degree

Connecticut RDH license

Tools

Dentrix Ascend

Job description

Description

At Care Dental Center, an office within Archway Dental Partners, our mission is to provide quality dental and personal care to all our patients in a relaxed and comfortable environment in which patients feel welcomed, accepted, secure, and confident in the care that they are receiving. We believe that satisfying all of our patients' needs is our most important goal. We employ dentists in the specialties of general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, endodontics, periodontics, oral surgery and prosthodontics. Our network of high-standard professionals provides exceptional care to our patients throughout Connecticut!

Currently, we are looking for a full-time Dental Hygienist to join our family. Candidate should have a strong work-ethic and be a team player. Recent graduates are welcomed!

Specific job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Perform dental hygiene services and procedures, including dental prophylaxis, scaling and root planning, application of fluoride and sealants
• Detect disease by completing oral cancer screening; feeling and visually examining gums, using probes to locate periodontal disease and to assess levels of recession
• Selection of materials and equipment for dental hygiene visit by evaluating patient's oral health
• Educate patients by giving oral hygiene and plaque control instructions and postoperative instructions
• Document dental hygiene services by recording vital signs, medical and dental histories, and charting in patient charts
• Sterilization of equipment
• Take x-rays as necessary and as recommended by the ADA

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Requirements

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to follow outlined policies and guidelines
• Possess a professional and positive attitude
• Must be able to speak English and Spanish fluently
• Associate's degree from an accredited dental hygiene program
• Valid license to practice in Connecticut (Registered Dental Hygienist, RDH)
• Available to work within current office hours, specific shifts to be determined:

Available to work the following

• Monday - 9am - 5pm
• Tuesday - 9am - 5pm
• Wednesday - 9am - 5pm
• Thursday - 9am - 5pm

Preferred Qualities:

• Dental office experience
• Dentrix Ascend software experience
• 5+ years of Hygiene experience