Dental Assistant

Job Description

At Comprehensive Dental Health, an office within Dental Associates of Connecticut, our mission is to provide quality dental and personal care to all our patients in a relaxed and comfortable environment where patients feel welcomed, accepted, secure, and confident in the care they receive. We believe that satisfying all of our patients is our most important goal. Our network of high‑standard professionals provides exceptional care throughout Connecticut!

We are currently searching for a highly motivated Full‑time Dental Assistant. Candidates should have a strong work ethic, be a team player, and possess the ability to multitask.

• Greet and seat patients
• Act as a liaison between the patient and the doctor
• Set up trays as indicated by the day's charts
• Review schedules and anticipate the doctor's needs in advance
• Assist chairside using four‑handed dentistry
• Enter treatment plans
• Take X‑rays as needed
• Clean and disinfect operatory after each patient
• Take alginate/pour and trim models
• Package and sterilize instruments
• Keep operatory fully stocked

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Superior customer service skills

Willingness to learn & grow

A desire to become part of our family‑oriented team & support our mission to deliver the best patient experience possible!

Ability to reliably commute to the office location in New Haven, CT

• Dental office experience
• Dentrix Ascend software experience
• X‑Ray and ICE certification

• Monday – 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
• Tuesday – Friday – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

$22–$26 per hour