Dental Hygienist
Company: Archway Dental Partners
Location: Bridgeport
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Full-time Description At Dental Associates of CT , an office
within Dental Associates of Connecticut, 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 planing, 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)
Available to work within current office hours, specific shifts to
be determined: Dental Associates of CT- Fairfield Location Hours:
Tuesday - 9AM-6PM Wednesday - 8AM-5PM Thursday - 9AM-6PM Friday -
8AM-5PM Preferred Qualities: Dental office experience Dentrix
Ascend software experience
Keywords: Archway Dental Partners, Bridgeport , Dental Hygienist, Healthcare , Bridgeport, Connecticut
