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Dental Associates of CT
West Hartford, Connecticut

Dental Hygienist

DentalFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50-$55/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

At Boulevard Dentistry, 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)
  • Ability to commute to our location in West Hartford and Avion
  • Available to work within current office hours, specific shifts to be determined:
  • Available to work the following hours (this position is split between two offices):
  • Monday - 8am - 5pm (West Hartford)
  • Tuesday - 8am - 5pm (West Hartford)
  • Thursday - 8am - 5pm (Avon)
  • Friday - 9am - 3pm (Avon)

Preferred Qualities

  • Dental office experience
  • Dentrix Ascend software experience

Key Responsibilities

The Dental Hygienist will perform clinical procedures such as prophylaxis, scaling, and root planning while detecting oral diseases. They are also responsible for patient education, equipment sterilization, and maintaining accurate patient charts.

Key Skills

Periodontal disease detectionX-ray imagingVital signs monitoringCommunication 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 ~$109k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $105k 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, 28% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

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Salary Distribution30 jobs · 24 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs · 24 employers

401k / retirement match
92% this job
CME allowance
54%
Sign-on bonus
35%
Loan repayment
15%
Relocation assistance
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 3.9
Better work-life than 50% of Dental Hygienist listings

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

Living in West Hartford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$482k
Typical market rent
$2,448/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Dental Associates of CT

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Danbury, CT
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k)
401(k) Matching
Employee Discount
Flexible Spending Account
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan