Life Long Dental Care·Ridgefield, Connecticut
Provide clinical support to dentists and hygienists, including preparing patients for treatment and assisting in restorative dentistry. Manage operatory setup, sterilization of instruments, and the recording of patient health histories.
Overview Dental Assistant “Open Up” to A Whole New Dental Experience Imagine working in a place which delivers best in class patient care and focuses on putting every patient first, every visit.
Our guiding principle is empathy, and we want you to join us on our mission to transform the dental experience.
Our practice partners with North American Dental Group which provides us with the necessary support in order to fulfill our purpose of ensuring excellent patient care.
Wondering how this shapes your job experience?
We use our individuality and dental expertise to practice group dentistry and ensure that every patient leaves our office feeling satisfied.
Do you have the drive and passion to help others improve their oral health in the way that we do?
Come join our team— help us pioneer a new culture of dentistry.
Smiling from Open to Close Monday:7:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday:8:00 am - 6:00 pm Wednesday:7:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Dental Assistant partners with the practice team to provide excellent clinical support to help patients get the care they need. Dental Assistant will help prepare the patient for treatment and assist the dentist in restorative dentistry. Skills Required to Make a Great “Impression” on Our Team Provides excellent chair-side clinical support and assistance to Doctors and Hygienists which includes but is not limited to: charting, operatory set/clean up, and patient education. Records and reviews patient health history, makes chart entries under the doctor's direction and assures completion of forms and signatures in dental software. Reviews the daily schedule to set up appropriate trays and instruments. Prepares patients, sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, maintains chain of asepsis, prepares materials, and assists dentists during dental procedures following OSHA guidelines. Exposes and develops dental diagnostic radiographs. Follows OSHA regulations and safety requirements to include compliance with HIPAA guidelines, CPR, X-rays, and other required certifications and registrations.
So How Can You “Fill” This Role? Dental Assisting Certification or prior on the job training 1-5 years of experience preferred; will consider new graduates Radiography/ X-RAY certification for respective state CPR Certification required Proficient in MS Office Suite Commitment to providing exceptional service, support, and education to patient.
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (Full-time employees) Healthcare Spending Account Paid Time Off 401k Voluntary Life & Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Program Referral Program Employee Discount Program Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #NADG2
Requires a Dental Assisting Certification or equivalent on-the-job training and a valid Radiography/X-ray certification. CPR certification and proficiency in MS Office are also required, with 1-5 years of experience preferred.
Market context
Dental hygiene roles in Connecticut are typically driven by steady patient demand in private practices, group practices, and community settings. These positions are competitive because employers usually look for a current Connecticut RDH license, an accredited associate’s degree, and strong communication and professionalism. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your license status and tailor your application to patient-care experience and teamwork.
Dental Hygienist - Full Time
Dental Hygienist - Full Time
Dental Hygienist
