Job Description
Job Description
General Dentist
Location : New Haven, CT
Employment Type : Full-Time
Practice Overview
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and patient-focused General Dentist to join a thriving and well-established dental practice. The practice is built on a foundation of quality care, clinical autonomy, and a supportive environment that empowers doctors to grow professionally while maintaining a strong work-life balance.
The practice features modern technology, an experienced clinical and administrative support team, and an established patient base with consistent new patient flow. This is a great opportunity for providers who want to focus on delivering comprehensive, compassionate care while being part of a collaborative and growth-minded organization.
Position Summary
The General Dentist will be responsible for diagnosing, treating, and managing patients’ oral health needs while promoting long-term dental wellness. The ideal candidate is clinically skilled, patient-oriented, and committed to providing exceptional care and education to every patient.
Key Responsibilities
- Promote oral health and disease prevention
- Diagnose oral diseases
- Educate patients on oral health and various treatment options
- Create treatment plans to maintain or restore patient’s oral health
- Review treatment plan options with patients
- Review, maintain, and update patients’ medical and dental records
- Review and interpret x-rays and diagnostic tests
- Monitor growth and development of the teeth and jaws
- Provide proper restorative and preventive dental care
- Perform surgical procedures on the teeth, bone, and soft tissues of the oral cavity
- Maintain the highest quality standard of care for all patients
- Maintain the highest standard of ethics and professionalism
- Keep abreast of new developments, technologies, best practices, and standards of care through continuing education and professional development
Skills & Qualifications
DMD or DDS degree from a university-based dental education program accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation (ADA CODA)Current state license to practice dentistryDocumentation of Hepatitis B vaccinationProof of malpractice insuranceCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificationCompensation and Benefits
Competitive compensation with unlimited earning potentialPaid medical coverageMalpractice insurance provided401(k) retirement planMentorship and collaboration available through an amazing network of doctorsEquity opportunity within the organizationContinuing education through work at no cost to you