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Trinity Health
Hartford, Connecticut

Dental Hygienist FT Days

Dental HygienistIncludes weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$33.1-$52.95/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Day Shift

Description

Position Purpose

Provides dental hygiene services, including prophylaxis, scaling, root planing, and oral hygiene instructions to children, adolescent, adult, geriatric and medically compromised patients. Documents treatment and examination results in the patient's record. Position may require working at either campus.

Partial access to medications is given to the incumbent of this position because they are required by their job responsibilities to transport or stock medications to approved medication storage locations

What You Will Do

Provide dental hygiene services to children, adolescent, adult, geriatric, and medically compromised patients

Prepare and Clean Operatory Implements Recall System

  • Perform hygiene services as observed by supervisor.
  • Perform prophylaxis, scaling and root planning
  • Participate in the soft tissue management program
  • Apply topical fluoride and apply scalants to teeth
  • Demonstrate and evaluate oral hygiene techniques and explain progress of periodontal disease
  • Advise doctor of need for local anesthetic as indicated by patient response to treatment or as documented in the patient's record
  • Take radiographs on children, adolescent, adult, geriatric patients
  • Record medical history and collect patient data on patients

Minimum Qualifications

  • Associate’s degree or certificate in dental hygiene
  • Current Licensure in Connecticut
  • Position Highlights and Benefits
  • Full time 40hrs M-F days
  • Excellent benefits - starting day 1!

Compensation and Benefits

At Trinity Health Of New England, we understand that the success of our organization is directly related to our hardworking, compassionate, and dedicated colleagues who contribute their time and skills to help transform healthcare. That's why we've compiled a competitive, comprehensive compensation and benefits package that offers our colleagues protection and peace of mind, both at home and at work.

Pay Range: $33.10 - $52.95 per hour

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

  • Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug and Vision Coverage
  • Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match
  • Time Off - may include Paid Time Off, Vacation, Sick Time and Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities
  • Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Well-being Initiative
  • Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities within Trinity Health

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Francis Hospital is committed to exceeding the expectations of our patients and families by providing world-class service in a progressive, people-centered, compassionate health care environment. We are licensed for 617 beds and 65 bassinets, are a major teaching hospital and the largest Catholic hospital in New England.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Key Responsibilities

The dental hygienist provides comprehensive dental hygiene services including prophylaxis, scaling, and root planing to a diverse patient population. They are also responsible for documenting treatment results, taking radiographs, and educating patients on oral hygiene techniques.

Requirements

Candidates must possess an associate's degree or certificate in dental hygiene. A current Connecticut state licensure is required to perform the duties of the role.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Key Skills

Oral hygiene instructionRadiograph takingPeriodontal disease managementTopical fluoride applicationSealant applicationPatient data collectionMedical history recordingClinical documentationInfection control

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 ~$89k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $86k 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, 30% have no call, 55% 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$69k–$110kDental Hygienist median $109k (middle half $104k–$120k)13 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$86k in purchasing powerConnecticut index 103.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygienist listings in Connecticut106 active5,821 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 30% no call · 55% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedConnecticut healthcare professional listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus · 8% offer loan repayment106 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 FT Days at Trinity Health 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. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

17 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

17 jobs · 13 employers
3
<$100k
2
$119k
8
$120k-140k
4
$140k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

17 jobs · 13 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
59%
Sign-on bonus
53%
Loan repayment
12%
Relocation assistance
12%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Dental Hygienist | $40,000 in Tuition Reimbursement

Platinum Dental Services · Wheat Ridge, Colorado

$70-$75/hr
#2

Dental Hygienist| $40,000 Tuition Reimbursement

Platinum Dental Services · Colorado Springs, Colorado

$65-$75/hr
#3

Dental Hygienist | $40,000 in Tuition Reimbursement

$60-$70/hr
#4

Dental Hygienist

$60-$70/hr
+ 15 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.

  • No nights
  • Includes weekends
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About Trinity Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Albany, NY
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug and Vision Coverage
Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match
Paid Time Off, Vacation, Sick Time and Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Life and AD&D Insurance
Well-being Initiative
Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities

Living in Hartford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$272k
Typical market rent
$1,555/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 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.