Associate Dentist – Full-Time | Clinical Growth Opportunity

thestaffpad; Waterford (CT); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Denticon software

Mentorship & Support

In-house growth opportunities

Collaborative team

Job summary

The Staff Pad is partnering with a leading Dental Clinic in Waterford, CT, seeking an enthusiastic Associate Dentist to deliver comprehensive general dental care and expand in-house services.

Ideal candidates have a DDS/DMD, CT license, and 2+ years of experience, with strong communication and a drive to grow within a patient-centered practice.

This full-time position offers mentorship, a collaborative team, and opportunities to perform Invisalign, endodontics, implants, and advanced procedures.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS).
• Active Connecticut dental license.
• 2+ years of dental experience preferred.
• Strong general dentistry and clinical skills.
• Experience with or interest in Invisalign, endodontics, implants, and extractions preferred.
• Strong communication and patient relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive general dental care.
• Provide same-day treatments as needed.
• Perform Invisalign and other orthodontic procedures.
• Endodontic and advanced dental procedures.
• Implant placement and extractions, as appropriate.
• Create treatment plans, educate patients and build lasting relationships.
• Work independently and collaboratively with the dental team to expand in-house procedures.
• Maintain a welcoming, patient-centered experience.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Patient-centered care

Invisalign experience

Endodontics

Implants

Extractions

Education

DDS or DMD

Connecticut dental license

Job description

Schedule: Full-Time | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | Every other Saturday preferred

The Staff Pad has partnered with a leading Dental Clinic in Waterford, CT and we are looking to hire an enthusiastic and motivated Associate Dentist to join their growing practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a dentist who is excited about providing comprehensive patient care, expanding their clinical skill set, and helping grow in-house services. The practice is expanding provider hours and growing its in-house clinical services, creating an opportunity for the Associate Dentist to broaden their scope of practice.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver comprehensive general dental care


• Provide same-day treatments as needed


• Perform: Invisalign and other orthodontic procedures


• Endodontic and advanced dental procedures


• Implant placement and extractions, as appropriate


• Create treatment plans, educate patients and build lasting relationships


• Work independently and collaboratively with the dental team to expand in-house procedures


• Maintain a welcoming, patient-centered experience

What We’re Looking For

• Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree


• Active dental license in Connecticut


• 2+ years of dental experience preferred


• Strong general dentistry and clinical skills


• Experience with or interest in Invisalign, endodontics, implants, and extractions preferred


• Strong communication and patient relationship skills


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively


• Commitment to patient-centered care and clinical excellence


• Friendly, approachable, motivated, and eager to grow

What You Can Expect

• Mentorship & Support


• Mentorship and training available, with a strong emphasis on independent practice


• Collaborative and supportive team environment


• Additional team support provided as needed


• Opportunities to expand clinical expertise and perform additional procedures in-house


• Technology Denticon practice management software