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Dental Assistant

Lumos Dental·Branford, Connecticut

$23 - $28/hrOtherOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 1 month ago
Practice for this role

Dental Assistant · $23 - $28/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • -12% vs. median posted rate for dental roles in Connecticut ($26.00/hr, n=222)
$0.50/hr · lowesthighest · $650/hr
this role: $23.00/hrmedian $26.00/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 222 posted dental roles in Connecticut rates. This role sits in the 39th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 12% below the Connecticut median for dental roles.

The Dental Assistant will provide extraordinary dental care to patients using modern techniques and state-of-the-art technology. They are responsible for maintaining a superior chairside manner to ensure positive patient experiences.

Overview Lumos Dental is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our dedicated team of dental professionals in New Haven, CT!

Our practice is well-known for providing the community with extraordinary dental care using state-of-the-art technology and modern techniques.

The best candidate for this role has a superior chairside manner and outstanding interpersonal skills, ensuring positive patient experiences.

If this sounds like you, submit your application today!

Compensation $23 - $28 an hour based on experience Schedule Full-time Monday - Wednesday, 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance Generous PTO and paid holidays Traditional and Roth 401(k) options Referral Bonus Program Free CE courses provided by our affiliated vendors

Qualifications

1+ years of hands-on dental assisting experience is required CBCT, Cerec, and iTero scanner experience is highly preferred Knowledge of Dentrix software Radiology and Infection Control certifications INDHRDA03 #INDHRDA03

Requirements

Candidates must have at least one year of hands-on dental assisting experience and hold radiology and infection control certifications. Proficiency with Dentrix software and experience with CBCT, Cerec, and iTero scanners are highly preferred.

  • professional certificate
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Radiology
  • CBCT
  • Infection control
  • Cerec
  • Chairside manner
  • Dentrix software
  • Dental assisting
  • iTero scanner

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$23 - $28/hr
Location
Branford, Connecticut
Posted
Aug 10, 2026
Closes
Aug 10, 2027
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Lumos Dental

We want you to feel better about yourself for having met us! Dr. Jennifer You, , Dr. Jessica Bogucki, Dr. Rachel Jensen, Dr. MaryKate Conboy, Dr. Michael Wiener, and Dr. Steve Wechsler are committed to providing excellent dental care in New Haven, CT and the surrounding area. We...

IndustryWellness and Fitness Services
TypePrivately Held
Size11-50 employees
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Market context

Dental assistants are in steady demand

In Connecticut, dental assistant roles are commonly competitive because practices look for candidates who can support chairside care, manage patient flow, and work confidently with practice software like Eaglesoft. Employers often value hands-on experience, and benefits such as 401(k) options, referral bonuses, and free CE courses can help a posting stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time versus reading the full original description, then confirm your Eaglesoft experience before applying.

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