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Dental Associates of CT
Windsor Locks, Connecticut

Dental Hygienist

Dental HygienistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$45-$52/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

At All Smiles of Connecticut, 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
  • 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 Hours

  • Monday - 8AM - 5PM
  • Tuesday - 8AM - 5PM
  • Wednesday - 9AM - 6PM
  • Thursday - 9AM - 6PM

Preferred Qualities

  • Dental office experience
  • Dentrix Ascend software experience

Key Responsibilities

Provide dental hygiene services, including prophylaxis, scaling and root planing, fluoride and sealant application, oral cancer screening, periodontal assessment, and X-rays as needed. Educate patients on oral hygiene and postoperative care, document patient histories and services, select appropriate materials and equipment, and sterilize equipment.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Key Skills

Patient Oral Health EvaluationPatient EducationOral Hygiene InstructionMedical And Dental History DocumentationEquipment SterilizationDental X-RaysPolicy ComplianceTeamwork

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$101k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $97k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 35% have no call, 53% require no weekends.

What does the Dental Hygienist market look like in Connecticut?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$97k in purchasing powerConnecticut index 103.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygienist listings in Connecticut99 active5,717 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 35% no call · 53% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Dental Hygiene listings745 in the last 30 days470 the 30 days before (+59%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

23 jobs · 17 employers
7
<$120k
3
$125k
7
$130k-140k
4
$140k-150k
2
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs · 17 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
55%
Sign-on bonus
41%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Dental Hygienist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,151 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Dental Associates of CT

Medical Practices
Danbury, CT
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

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

Living in Windsor Locks

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$350k
Median resident rent
$1,394/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.