Dental Hygienist
Fair Haven Community Health Care·New Haven, Connecticut
Fair Haven Community Health Care·New Haven, Connecticut
The Dental Hygienist will provide direct preventative oral health care to children and adults while educating patients on proper oral hygiene. They will also assist in dental treatment planning and maintain clinical instruments according to safety and sterilization protocols.
We are seeking a Dental Hygienist to join our dynamic dental team! $5000.00 Sign on Bonus!
Provides preventative dental care to children and adults and assists in planning dental treatment.
For over 54 years, FHCHC has been an innovative and vibrant community health center, catering to multiple generations with over 165,000 office visits across 21 locations.
Guided by a Board of Directors, most of whom are patients themselves, we take pride in being a healthcare leader dedicated to delivering high-quality, affordable medical and dental care to everyone, regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay.
Our extensive range of primary and specialty care services, along with evidence-based programs, empowers patients to make informed choices about their health.
As we expand our reach to underserved areas, our commitment to prioritizing patient needs remains unwavering.
FHCHC's mission is to enhance the health and social well-being of the communities we serve through equitable, high-quality, and culturally responsive patient-centered care.
External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job specific functions (listed within each job specific responsibility) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case by case basis.
Fair Haven Community Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FHCHC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Market context
Dental hygienist roles in Connecticut are often tied to preventive care settings where patient education, equipment upkeep, and coordination with dental leadership are expected. These positions can be competitive because employers look for clinicians who combine chairside skill with reliable teamwork and comfort working in structured clinical environments. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm licensure, preventive-care experience, and loan repayment eligibility before applying.
