Dental Hygienist - Merit Dental - Hamden, CT

Permanent Dental Hygienist Job

Hamden, CT

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Dental Hygienist - Hamden, Connecticut



Elevate Your Career as a Dental Hygienist with Merit Dental!


Are you ready to join a team that values your skills, supports your growth, and helps you achieve the ideal work-life balance? At Merit Dental, a Smile Brands affiliate in Hamden, CT we’re dedicated to fostering a workplace where you can thrive both personally and professionally.



What We Offer:



Flexible Scheduling – Customize your work hours to fit your lifestyle! Choose your schedule within the available times
Supportive Culture – Be part of a team that values your contributions and fosters a positive, inclusive environment.
Professional Growth Opportunities – Expand your leadership, clinical, and business skills with continued learning opportunities.


Apply today and discover how we can help you achieve the perfect balance of flexibility, growth, and reward. Your career, your way—only at Merit Dental!



Why Hamden, Connecticut?











Hamden is home to around 60,809 people, making it the 12th largest community in Connecticut. The town presents a mix of cultural and racial demographics, which makes it a vibrant community. Educational attainment is notable, with many residents possessing college degrees, adding to the appeal of the area for families.





Schedule (days/hours): Mon-8AM-5:30PM, Tues 8AM-5:30PM, Thurs 8AM-4PM & Fri 8AM-1PM-choose the days and hours that work best for you! Responsibilities:

As a valued member of the Merit Dental team, your primary focus will be delivering exceptional care while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for our patients. Your key responsibilities include:


Exceptional Patient Care: Provide top-tier patient care while creating a welcoming and positive experience, guided by our G3 model – Greeting, Guiding, and Gratitude.
Promote Inclusion and Safety: Maintain a Safe Smile Space (S3) by ensuring a safe, inclusive, and comfortable environment for all patients and team members.
Preventive and Therapeutic Care: Deliver professional dental prophylaxis and periodontal treatments to improve and maintain patients' oral health.
Oral Health Assessments: Conduct screenings to assess patients’ periodontal health and identify any oral health concerns, including oral cancer screenings.
Patient Education: Educate patients on tailored oral hygiene techniques and the effects of conditions such as malocclusion to encourage proactive health management.
Comprehensive Care Approach: Screen for individual patient needs, offering education and recommendations for improving overall oral and systemic health.
Continuous Development: Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance your leadership, clinical, and business skills, supported by Smile Brands' learning programs.


By embodying these responsibilities, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring every patient receives the best care while supporting their journey to improved oral health and wellness.
Qualifications:

Either an active state hygiene license or eligibility to become licensed (new grads are welcome!)
A current CPR certification
Compensation: 45 - 50 / hour About:

Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off (“PTO”), health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan. As a dental hygienist, you'll also enjoy complimentary CEs and access to other internal training opportunities to support your growth.



Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 30 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!® Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site.



Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@smilebrands.com


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