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Meriden, Connecticut

General Dentist - Statewide, Michigan

DentistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$225k-$400k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.

Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

  • Job Title: General Dentist
  • Department: Clinical
  • Reports to: Chief Dental Officer
  • FLSA Status: Exempt

Destiny Dental, an affiliate of ProSmile: the fastest growing dental organization on the East Coast and Midwest.

Our premier DSO is led by world class dentists who understand what highly skilled dentists and dental professionals need to grow a practice while focusing on delivering the best-in-class clinical care to their patients.

We offer up-to-date equipment and technology, experienced and friendly staff, and dentists who truly care about their patients, as well as competitive pay and, where applicable, a benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), training, and career growth opportunities.

About the Job

As a professional you will have the clinical freedom and autonomy of a traditional private practice without the administrative and financial burdens of practice management. You can expect:

  • Complete autonomy over treatment planning
  • Friendly, supportive staff and management
  • Customized training and mentoring
  • Robust patient flow
  • Clinically rich environment
  • Diverse patient base
  • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
  • Quality and effective mentoring customized for you

Excellent Compensation Opportunity and Benefits

  • Large retention bonus for the RIGHT dentist at select locations
  • 30- 35% of production with daily minimum at select location
  • (contact us for details)

Contact us NOW to learn more about great career opportunities in our other locations. We have full-time and part-time schedules available

  • Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
  • Pay: $225,000.00 - $400,000.00 per year
  • Expected hours: 32 – 42 per week

Schedule: 8 hour shift

Monday to Friday

Weekends as needed

Supplemental Pay

  • Bonus opportunities
  • People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

License/Certification

  • Michigan Dental License or are a 4th year Dental Student (Required)
  • Work Location: In person

Benefits Summary

At Destiny Dental, an affiliate of Prosmile, we are committed to supporting the health and well-being of our employees and their families. We offer the following benefits for Full Time Benefits Eligible Positions (35+ hours per week) and Part Time Benefits Eligible Positions (30-35 hours per week):

Medical Insurance: Choice of five comprehensive Aetna medical plans, including options with low copays, deductible-sharing, and national provider networks.

Dental Insurance: MetLife plans offering preventative, basic, major, and orthodontic coverage options.

Vision Insurance: Davis and UHC vision plans with annual exams, eyewear allowances, and contact lens benefits.

Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts: Pre-tax savings accounts for medical, dependent care, and healthcare expenses.

Life & Disability Insurance: Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance, with voluntary life, short-term, and long-term disability plans.

Additional Perks

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Identity Theft & Fraud Protection

Legal Support Services

  • Discount Programs (including pet insurance, travel, theme parks, electronics, etc.)
  • Wellness Programs
  • Financial Wellness and Planning Tools

Physical/Mental Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and use hands and arms to operate general office equipment (PC, telephone, file cabinets, copier, fax machine and printer). The employee may occasionally lift and/or move between 10 and 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee may need to travel to healthcare practices.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

The Company reserves the right to modify the job description based upon its needs and may require the employee to perform functions beyond those mentioned above. Neither this job description nor any other communication creates an employment contract between the Company and the employee.

Equal Employment

Our culture encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence, and leads in provider and patient satisfaction. Prosmile values diversity, inclusion, and equity as matters of fairness and effectiveness. We are committed to hiring and retaining a staff that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, fostering an inclusive working environment where staff of all backgrounds feel welcomed and engaged.

ProSmile is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals underrepresented in the medical sector, including people of color, and persons with non-traditional work and educational experience. All who believe they meet the stated qualifications are invited to apply.

Company Safety

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. ProSmile is committed to proactively creating and maintaining an environment that is safe for our team and patients. Employees are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including face masks, gloves, gowns, and more as needed and in accordance with CDC standards.

Key Responsibilities

The General Dentist is responsible for providing high-quality clinical care and treatment planning with full autonomy. They will perform miscellaneous dental duties as assigned while maintaining a diverse patient base.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Michigan Dental License or be a 4th-year dental student. The role requires the ability to work in a clinical environment and perform standard dental procedures.

Key Skills

General DentistryPatient ManagementOral Health AssessmentClinical Autonomy

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 49 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 39% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$313k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $302k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Dentist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.9 / 10 · above average in dentistranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$225k–$400kDentist median $240k (middle half $175k–$250k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$302k in purchasing powerConnecticut index 103.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in Connecticut99 active5,626 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 39% no call · 80% no weekends49 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusUS healthcare professional listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 3% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New General Dentistry listings581 in the last 30 days413 the 30 days before (+41%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,154 Dentist listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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7
<$275k
9
$275k-350k
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0
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2
$500k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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CME allowance
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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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Visa sponsorship
25%
Loan repayment
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.9
Better work-life than 60% of Dentist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes weekends
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About Pro Smile

Hospitals and Health Care
Woodbridge, New Jersey
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k)
Training
Career Growth Opportunities
Bonus Opportunities
Flexible Spending Accounts

Living in Meriden

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$350k≈ 1.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,873/mo≈ 10% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.