Dental Hygienist

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Dental Hygienist – Mondovi Dental | Waterbury, CT

$48-$52 per hour & $5,000 Sign on bonus! 

At Mondovi Dental, supported by Smile Brands, we believe exceptional patient care starts with an exceptional team experience. Our Waterbury office combines the close-knit, relationship-driven feel of a private practice with the support, technology, and professional growth opportunities of a nationwide organization.

We’re looking for a passionate Dental Hygienist who values patient connection, clinical excellence, and teamwork. Whether you’re an experienced hygienist or a newer provider looking to grow your career, you’ll have the tools, support, and autonomy to thrive while making a meaningful impact on patients every day.

• Practice with autonomy while being supported by an experienced, collaborative team.
• Build lasting patient relationships and provide care that truly changes lives.
• Expand your skills through mentorship, modern technology, and company-paid CE opportunities.
• Focus on quality care with an emphasis on prevention, education, and whole-patient health.
• Join a culture that values people first — kindness, respect, teamwork, and positivity are at the center of everything we do.
• Enjoy stability and support from a trusted organization while maintaining the feel of a local practice.

• Deliver exceptional preventive and periodontal care
• Educate patients on oral health, treatment recommendations, and home care
• Partner closely with doctors and team members to create outstanding patient experiences
• Build trust and long-term relationships with patients and families
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow infection control protocols
• Help create a welcoming, efficient, and patient-focused office environment

• Active Dental Hygienist license in the state of Connecticut
• Passion for patient care and education
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A positive, team-oriented mindset
• Commitment to clinical excellence and continuing education

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality preventive dental hygiene care using evidence-based protocols.
• Perform appropriate assessments, diagnostics and preventive treatments within your scope of practice.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, prevention and the connection between oral and overall health.
• Build trusting relationships with patients and create a welcoming, judgment-free experience.
• Collaborate with dentists and hygiene teammates to identify patient needs and personalize treatment.
• Stay current with dental technologies, instruments and best practices that enhance patient care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow applicable safety and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Licensed Dental Hygienist or eligible to become licensed in the state of practice.
• New graduates are welcome!
• Current CPR certification.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for patient care, education and prevention.
• Commitment to providing an exceptional patient experience.
• A collaborative, positive approach to working with patients and teammates.