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Dental365
Stamford, Connecticut

Dental Hygienist

Dental HygienistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$55-$65/hr

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Job Description

Join the future of dentistry, led by dentists

We're reshaping the way patients experience dental care. By placing patients and providers at the core of our approach, we're breaking new ground in the world of dentistry. Since our inception, we've touched the lives of hundreds of thousands of patients and have emerged as a leading and distinguished dental organization, led by dentists. If you’re a motivated change-maker looking to build a lifelong career in dentistry – now is the time to take part in our journey.

Our Practice

  • Dental365 - Stamford
  • 50 West Park Place, Stamford, CT 06901

Hiring Schedule

  • Monday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Working as a Hygienist With Us

  • 1-Hour new patient and recall appointments: We prioritize quality care with dedicated time for each patient.
  • Modern and Safe Practice Environments: Enjoy working in a contemporary dental setting mindful of compliance and safety.
  • Growth Opportunities: Our growing Hygiene Executive Committee supports and leads our entire hygiene team.

Responsibilities

Providing a high level of concierge care with exceptional chair side manners, building trust with our patients.

  • Enhancing overall oral health by identifying signs of periodontal disease or potential oral cancers.
  • Thoroughly documenting and reviewing detailed patient medical histories and chief complaints.
  • Taking x-rays and intraoral images to aide in treatment planning and note any progress/changes.
  • Conducting precise oral hygiene procedures aligned with treatment plans prescribed by the attending Dentist.
  • Proficiently handle emergency measures in response to sudden adverse developments during patient treatment.
  • Provide instructions for at-home care and oral health maintenance.

Qualifications

  • Active Registered Dental Hygienist license.
  • Current CPR (BLS) Certification.
  • Exceptional working knowledge of comprehensive dentistry, encompassing dental hygiene procedures, patient screening, and meticulous documentation.
  • Any additional certification/license as required by the state to perform specified duties.

Our Benefits

  • Generous Compensation: We invest in the best and are competitive in our salary offers.
  • Quarterly Bonusing: Regular bonusing opportunity based on office goals.
  • Flexible Health and Vision Insurance Plans: Tailored options for you and your family's well-being.
  • 401(K) Retirement Plan with Matching: Secure your financial future with our employer-matched plan.
  • Generous Paid-Time Off: Accrue up to 3 weeks, plus an annual "you" day for self-care.
  • Hygiene Executive Committee: An annual committee made up of our top hygienists.
  • Exclusive In-house Dental Program: Heavily discounted services for you and your immediate family.
  • Fresh Scrubs: Accrue an annual scrub allowance through our uniform partners.
  • Extra Perks and Fringe Benefits: Enjoy additional benefits and ongoing perks for our dedicated teams.

*All benefits available at full-time employment (30+ hours weekly). Some benefits available for part-time employees as well.

  • Salary Range: $55/HR - $65/HR + Hygiene Bonusing Program
  • Step into a new era with Dental365

A modern practice environment designed for superior care and comfort. We embrace cutting-edge technology in a soothing environment that goes beyond your ordinary dental practice. We’ve thought through every step in the patient’s experience to perfect our communication and care so that each visit is an eagerly anticipated event.

We’re a team that supports your success. Emphasizing health over sales, we cultivate a warm, supportive culture without the pressure of production quotas. Those motivated for growth in their career are encouraged and supported to reach their full potential.

We celebrate diversity. Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression in terms of all conditions of employment.

Our diversity is one of our greatest strengths, and as an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are proud to promote a work environment where all differences are respected.

Salary Range

$55—$65 USD

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Periodontal disease identificationOral cancer screeningX-ray imagingIntraoral imagingEmergency responsePatient careMedical history documentationChairside manners

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 ~$125k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $120k 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, 55% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

What does the Dental Hygienist market look like in Connecticut?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in dental hygienistranked against 2,151 Dental Hygienist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$114k–$135kDental Hygienist median $104k (middle half $99k–$111k)37 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$120k in purchasing powerConnecticut index 103.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygienist listings in Connecticut102 active5,807 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 55% no call · 48% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusConnecticut healthcare professional listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus · 9% offer loan repayment102 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,151 Dental Hygienist listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Hygienist at Dental365 a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Dental Hygienist — ranked against 2,151 active Dental Hygienist listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

24 jobs · 17 employers
10
<$120k
6
$120k-145k
4
$145k-170k
4
$183k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs · 17 employers
401k / retirement match
95% this job
CME allowance
73%
Sign-on bonus
59% this job
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Licensed Dental Hygienist - Stillwater

Park Dental · West Lakeland, Minnesota

$60-$88/hr
#2

Licensed Dental Hygienist - Edinbrook

Park Dental · Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

$60-$88/hr
#3

Licensed Dental Hygienist - Riverdale

$60-$88/hr
#4

Licensed Dental Hygienist - Champlin

$60-$88/hr
+ 22 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% 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 Dental365

Dentists
New Hyde Park, NY
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Quarterly Bonusing Program
Flexible Health and Vision Insurance
401(k) with Employer Match
Up to 3 Weeks PTO + Annual 'You' Day
Hygiene Executive Committee
Discounted In-house Dental Program
Annual Scrub Allowance
1-Hour New Patient and Recall Appointments

Living in Stamford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$799k
Typical market rent
$2,971/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

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

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