Dental Hygienist - Temporary

Affinity Dental Management; Cromwell (CT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible shifts

CE credits

Future opportunities

Job summary

Affinity Dental Management is seeking a Temporary Dental Hygienist for a short-term assignment across our Connecticut practices: East Haddam Dental, Preferred Dental of Cromwell, Avon Dental Group, and Hope Family Dentistry. Enjoy flexible daily, weekly, and monthly shifts and the unique opportunity to contribute without x-ray responsibilities.

Requirements include an ADA‑accredited degree, CT license and CPR certification; anesthesia experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher from an ADA-accredited dental hygiene program.
• CT state license and CPR certification.
• Experience and anesthesia certification preferred.
• 1 year dental experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Warmly welcome and prepare patients for a comforting experience.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, providing hands-on guidance.
• Perform essential dental hygiene services with precision and care.
• Collaborate with a dedicated team, ensuring optimal patient care.
• Maintain compliance with all safety, OSHA guidelines, and practice protocols.
• No x-ray responsibilities in this temporary assignment.

Education

Associate degree or higher in Dental Hygiene from an ADA-accredited program

Job description

Make an Immediate Impact as a Temporary Dental Hygienist – Join Us for a Special Assignment!

Affinity Dental Management, a renowned dentist-driven dental organization, is passionate about revolutionizing dental care across the northeast United States. Our vision? Empower dental professionals, amplify patient care, and lead the way in innovative dental practices.

We're extending an exclusive opportunity for a temporary Dental Hygienist to contribute to our practice brands East Haddam Dental, Preferred Dental of Cromwell, Avon Dental, or Hope Family Dental. If you possess the expertise, enthusiasm, and readiness to leap into a rewarding short-term assignment, this is the place for you!

Why Embrace This Opportunity with Affinity Dental Management?

• Attractive Pay Rate: $35-50/hour (depending on location)
• Flexible Shifts: Perfect for balancing life's other commitments
• Continuing Education (CE) Credits: Continue growing in your field
• Potential for Future Opportunities: Impress us, and there might be more on the horizon

Choice of Locations:

East Haddam Dental: 32 William F Palmer Rd, Moodus, CT

Preferred Dental of Cromwell: 75 Berlin Rd, Cromwell CT

Avon Dental Group: 20 West Avon Road, Avon, CT

Hope Family Dentistry: 8 Plank Hill Road, Simsbury, CT

Schedule:

Daily, weekly and monthly assignments – an engaging and meaningful contribution!

Responsibilities:

• Warmly welcome and prepare patients for a comforting experience
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, providing hands‑on guidance
• Perform essential dental hygiene services with precision and care
• Collaborate with a dedicated team, ensuring optimal patient care
• Maintain compliance with all safety, OSHA guidelines, and practice protocols
• A unique chance to leave a mark in a short time without x-ray responsibilities

Requirements:

• Associate degree or higher from an ADA-accredited dental hygiene program
• CT state license and CPR certification
• Experience and certification in anesthesia preferred
• Bring your passion for dental care – 1-year dental experience preferred

Interview Process:

1 virtual + in-person interview – we value your time and make it smooth!

Affinity Dental Management is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information or other characteristics protected by law. All candidates' employment is contingent on successful completion of a background check, reference check, and employment verification.

Ready to enhance patient lives in a week's time? Tap into your potential. Apply today!