Dental Hygienist
Company: Archway Dental Partners
Location: New Milford
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
At Benjamin H. Waldman, DDS, 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:
Location Hours: Monday 9-5 Tuesday 9-6 Wednesday 8-5 Thursday 9-6
Second Saturday of the month 9-1. Preferred Qualities: Dental
office experience Dentrix Ascend software experience Salary
Description Up to 135,000 a year
Keywords: Archway Dental Partners, New England , Dental Hygienist, Healthcare , New Milford, Northeast
