Dental Hygienist

Affinity Dental Management • Simsbury, CT

18d • $50 - $55 • Onsite

About The Position

Hope Family Dentistry is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist to join its established practice in Simsbury, Connecticut, on a part-time or full-time basis. The practice emphasizes caring, gentle, thorough dentistry and long-term patient relationships. The hygienist will serve as a preventive healthcare provider and clinical partner, delivering preventive and periodontal care, educating patients, identifying clinical concerns, and collaborating with the dentist on comprehensive treatment recommendations. The role is open to experienced hygienists and newer hygienists interested in developing clinically in a supportive practice.

The practice provides comprehensive dental care to individuals and families in Simsbury and nearby communities. Its services include preventive hygiene and periodontal care, as well as restorative, cosmetic, orthodontic, and implant dentistry. The modern practice uses contemporary dental technology and offers continuing education, mentorship, and professional opportunities through Affinity Dental Management.

The position is based at Hope Family Dentistry, 8 Plank Hill Road, Simsbury, CT 06070. Practice hours are Monday 1 PM–5 PM and Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 8 AM–5 PM. Benefits and time off described for full-time employees are subject to eligibility; part-time employees are offered paid sick time.

Requirements

• Active Connecticut Dental Hygienist license.
• Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program.
• Current CPR certification.
• Strong periodontal assessment and patient-education skills.
• Excellent communication skills and a gentle, patient-first approach.
• Collaborative and dependable approach, with commitment to high-quality care.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of dental hygiene experience is preferred, though candidates of all experience levels are welcome.
• Local anesthesia certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive preventive and periodontal hygiene care.
• Perform prophylaxis, scaling and root planing, debridement, fluoride treatments, and other hygiene services within the scope of practice.
• Assess periodontal health, perform periodontal charting, and identify clinical concerns.
• Capture diagnostic x-rays and maintain thorough clinical documentation.
• Educate and motivate patients regarding oral health, home care, periodontal needs, and preventive treatment.
• Identify periodontal and restorative concerns and collaborate with the dentist on comprehensive treatment recommendations.
• Administer local anesthesia and adjunctive periodontal therapies when licensed and appropriate.
• Build trusted relationships that support patients’ long-term oral health.
• Maintain infection-control, OSHA, HIPAA, and clinical standards.

Benefits

• $50–$55 per hour plus incentive bonus opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible full-time employees.
• 401(k) with employer match for eligible full-time employees.
• Life insurance and disability coverage for eligible full-time employees.
• Three weeks of paid time off and paid holidays for eligible full-time employees.
• Paid sick time for part-time employees.
• Continuing education and professional development resources.
• Mentorship and collaboration with an experienced dentist and team.
• Additional professional and career opportunities through Affinity Dental Management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree