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Dental Hygienist
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A Dental Hygienist performs routine dental care, including cleaning teeth and examining patients for signs of oral diseases, and educates patients about good oral health practices. Assists dentists in more complex dental procedures. Works in dental offices under the supervision of dentists and other dental health specialists.
$73,557 / year median in Connecticut
+27% projected growth
Job Description
Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)2-4 Days/Week $60
- 70+ Per Hour Manchester & Glastonbury, CT Curious about periodontal hygiene but haven't worked in a specialty practice before?
You may be surprised by how much you'll enjoy it. Connecticut Periodontal Specialists is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist for 2-4 days per week , with flexibility depending on the right candidate. Our longtime hygienist recently retired after many years with our practice, leaving an established schedule of wonderful patients who value their periodontal care and the relationships they've built with our team. No Periodontal Experience? That's Okay. We understand that working in a periodontal office may sound more complicated than general hygiene. It doesn't have to be. If you're a good clinician with solid hygiene fundamentals, we'll teach you the periodontal and implant-specific skills you need. You'll work directly with experienced periodontists and an established clinical team who will support you as you become comfortable with specialty care. And there are some things you may find refreshingly simple: A full hour with each patient No production quotas No expectation to sell treatment Doctors handle diagnosis and treatment recommendations An established patient schedule—no patient base to build A clinical environment focused on quality rather than volume Your job is to be a great hygienist and take excellent care of your patients. What We Offer $60
- 70+ per hour , based on experience Flexible 2
- 3• or 4-day schedule 401(k) with employer contribution for eligible employees Paid vacation and prorated holiday pay Contribution toward individual health insurance Continuing education support Modern equipment and instrumentation No evenings or weekends Manchester and Glastonbury locations What We're Looking For We're looking for a hygienist who is clinically conscientious, compassionate, dependable, and enjoys developing long-term relationships with patients.
Periodontal experience is welcome, but absolutely not required. We're happy to train the right hygienist and give you the time and support to become comfortable providing periodontal and implant maintenance. If you've wondered what it would be like to work in a periodontal specialty practice, we'd love to introduce you to ours. Come meet the team, spend some time in the office, and see what periodontal hygiene is really like. We'd love to meet you.
Pay:
$60.00
- $70.
00 per hour
Benefits:
Paid time off Retirement plan
Work Location:
In person