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Dental Associates of CT
Cromwell, Connecticut

Dental Hygienist (RDH)

Dental HygienistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50-$54/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

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  • Location: Dental Arts of Cromwell, Cromwell, CT
  • Employment Status: Full-Time
  • Pay: $50-$54/hour
  • Average Hours: 40 hours/week
  • Benefits Eligible: Yes

Overview

Are you a passionate Dental Hygienist looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on your patients' oral health? We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Dental Hygienist (RDH) to join the team at Dental Arts of Cromwell in Cromwell, NY.

Whether you're looking for a full-time opportunity, additional days, or greater flexibility in your schedule, this position offers the opportunity to work alongside supportive doctors and clinical team members in a patient-focused environment.

If you take pride in providing exceptional patient care, educating patients about their oral health, and building strong relationships with patients and team members, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Position

As a Dental Hygienist, you will play an important role in providing preventive and periodontal care while helping patients understand the importance of maintaining their oral health.

You will work closely with doctors and the clinical team to provide high-quality, patient-centered care while contributing to a positive and professional office environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide exceptional preventive and periodontal care to patients.
  • Educate patients on oral health, preventive care, and treatment recommendations.
  • Build strong, trusting relationships with patients and team members.
  • Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation.
  • Collaborate with doctors and clinical team members to provide an exceptional patient experience.
  • Provide patient-centered care in a professional and respectful manner.
  • Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and team-focused office culture.
  • Follow all applicable clinical, safety, and compliance standards.

Requirements

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proven ability to follow outlined policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines.
  • Professional and positive attitude.
  • Associate's degree from an accredited dental hygiene program.
  • Active and valid Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license in the applicable state of practice.
  • Current CPR certification required.
  • Ability to work effectively and collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Passion for patient care and oral health education.
  • Available to work within the office's current operating hours; specific shifts to be determined.
  • Preferred Qualities
  • Previous dental office experience.
  • Experience with Dentrix Ascend software.
  • Experience with periodontal therapy and preventive care.
  • Schedule - Flexible Scheduling Options

Proposed Schedule

Monday - Friday 7:30am - 5pm

We offer flexibility in scheduling and are happy to discuss your availability during the interview process. Specific days, hours, and office locations will be discussed to ensure alignment with the needs of the practice and your availability.

Benefits

  • Benefits eligibility is based on employment status and applicable plan requirements. Benefits may include:
  • Competitive compensation
  • Medical and dental insurance
  • Vacation and sick time
  • 401(k)
  • Life insurance
  • Supplemental insurance
  • Professional growth and development opportunities

Why Join Our Team?

We believe Dental Hygienists should feel supported, respected, and empowered to provide the best possible patient care. Our goal is to create an environment where you can use your expertise, build meaningful relationships with your patients, and continue to grow professionally.

If you're looking for a team that values your experience and is committed to providing exceptional patient care, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to learn more about joining Archway Dental Partners!

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Key Skills

Patient record maintenanceCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

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 ~$108k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $104k 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, 35% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

How does Dental Associates of CT compare as an employer?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$104k–$112kDental Hygienist median $104k (middle half $96k–$109k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$104k in purchasing powerConnecticut index 103.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygiene listings in Connecticut29 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All dental hygienist listings in Connecticut99 active5,990 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 35% no call · 63% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 27% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Dental Hygiene listings802 in the last 30 days438 the 30 days before (+83%)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. Connecticut figures use all dental hygienists: too few Connecticut Dental Hygiene postings state pay.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

25 jobs · 19 employers
9
<$120k
1
$125k
8
$130k-140k
4
$140k-150k
3
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

24 jobs · 19 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
54%
Sign-on bonus
50%

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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.

  • No weekends
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About Dental Associates of CT

Medical Practices
Danbury, CT
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical and dental insurance
Vacation and sick time
401(k)
Life insurance
Supplemental insurance
Professional growth and development opportunities

Living in Cromwell

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$426k
Typical market rent
$2,369/mo
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

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