Registered Dental Hygienist

Central CT Dental Group proudly champions a patient-centric approach, fostering exceptional patient experiences, top-notch employee and dentist retention, and remarkable practice growth.

You will thrive in an efficient office environment alongside an exceptional, well-trained, highly motivated dental team where you can expand your knowledge and career. We welcome you to join us if you are drawn to working in a clinically- focused, patient-centric, fully digital dental office. Apply today and be part of our exciting journey!

Overview

We are looking for an outgoing Registered Dental Hygienist with strong interpersonal skills to join our fast-paced dental office. Experience is preferred and a current dental hygienist license is required. Our modern, fully digital practices provide restorative care, fixed and removable prosthodontics, endodontics, extractions, and implant restorations.

Schedule: Part-time, Fridays 7:45am-3pm

Duties/Responsibilities

• Patient screening procedures, such as assessment of oral health conditions, reviewing health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting and taking blood pressure and pulse.
• Removing calculus and plaque (hard and soft deposits) from all surfaces of the teeth.
• Applying preventive materials to the teeth (e. g., sealants and fluorides).
• Teaching patients' appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e. g., tooth brushing, flossing, and nutritional counseling).
• Counseling patients about good nutrition and its impact on oral health.
• Making impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth used by dentists to evaluate patient treatment needs).
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Possess a strong commitment to patient care, patient health and quality work.

Education and Experience

• Associate or advanced degree in Dental Hygiene.
• State certification/license as required to work as a Dental Hygienist.
• One year or more of relevant experience in the dental industry preferred but open to no experience for the right candidate.

Benefits for Part-Time Employees*

• PTO, paid holidays, office closure days
• Uniform allowance, as needed
• 401(k) Eligibility
• And many more!

*Benefits are subject to change and eligibility*

Our Mission & Values: Drive All Decisions and Actions “To Make Our Teams, Patients, and Practices Happier and Healthier!”

The pay range for this role varies based on experience, credentials, and availability. In addition to competitive compensation, our team members enjoy continuing education opportunities, production-based incentives (when applicable), and clear pathways for growth within the practice.

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