Dental Hygienist
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.
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
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$97k in purchasing power | Connecticut index 103.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Hygienist listings in Connecticut | 99 active | 5,717 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 35% no call · 53% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Dental Hygiene listings | 745 in the last 30 days | 470 the 30 days before (+59%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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