Dental Hygienist
Company: Connecticut Institute for Communities, Inc.
Location: Danbury
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Connecticut Institute for
Communities, Inc. Description: CIFC Health, a project of
Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. is seeking to hire a
full-time Dental Hygienist. Under the direction of the Chief of
Dental Services, or designee, the Dental Hygienist is responsible
for providing dental hygiene services to CIFC Health Dental
patients at CIFC Health sites, including, but not limited to: our
Dental Headquarters, the CIFC Health Mobile Dental Van, and CIFC
Health school-based health center sites. Ø Performs all dental
hygiene activities according to the State’s Dental Practice Act.
(e.g. dental prophylaxis, topical fluorides and sealants to
appropriate patients.) Ø Performs dental screenings on mobile van Ø
Reviews and updates dental history during periodic visits. Ø
Provides patient education to increase awareness regarding dental
hygiene and home maintenance. Ø Confirms hygiene appointments for
the following day as time permits. Ø Backs up the Dental Assistant
and Receptionist when time permits. Ø Takes patients as needed who
cannot get on the schedule with other providers. Ø Performs other
related duties as assigned. Competitive compensation, plus
comprehensive fringe benefits package including paid time off, 13
paid holidays, health, dental and vision coverages, as well as
other anciallary coverages, and retirement program. In addition, as
a federally qualified healthcare center (FQHC), this position is
eligible to apply for a Loan Repayment Program through HRSA (Health
Resources and Service Administration). Requirements: EDUCATION
and/or EXPERIENCE: Must be a Graduate of an accredited school of
dental hygiene. Connecticut State Registered Dental Hygienist
license required. Minimum of one years’ experience or equivalent;
bilingual (English, Spanish, and/or Portuguese) preferred.
Compensation details: 44-49 Hourly Wage
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Keywords: Connecticut Institute for Communities, Inc., Greenwich , Dental Hygienist, Healthcare , Danbury, Connecticut
