Dental Hygienist — Collaborative CT Practice

Archway Dental Partners; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; 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

Comprehensive Dental Health, part of Dental Associates of Connecticut, is hiring a full-time Dental Hygienist in New Haven. We commit to a relaxed environment where patients feel welcome and cared for, and where teamwork supports high standards of care.

Your role includes performing prophylaxis, scaling, patient education, and precise charting, while upholding infection control and ADA guidelines; you will collaborate with dentists to deliver outstanding preventive care.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from an accredited dental hygiene program.
• Valid CT RDH license.
• Ability to commute to New Haven, CT.
• Available to work 4–5 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Perform dental hygiene services incl prophylaxis, scaling & root planing, fluoride and sealants.
• Detect disease via oral cancer screening; assess gums for recession.
• Select materials/equipment based on patient’s oral health.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and postoperative care.
• Document hygiene services with vitals, histories, and charting.
• Sterilize equipment.
• Take x-rays as necessary per ADA guidelines.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Professional attitude

Reliable commute

Education

Associate’s degree in dental hygiene

Connecticut RDH license

Tools

Dentrix software

Job description

Comprehensive Dental Health, part of Dental Associates of Connecticut, is hiring a full-time Dental Hygienist in New Haven. We commit to a relaxed environment where patients feel welcome and cared for, and where teamwork supports high standards of care.

Your role includes performing prophylaxis, scaling, patient education, and precise charting, while upholding infection control and ADA guidelines; you will collaborate with dentists to deliver outstanding preventive care.