Associate Dentist – Full-Time | Clinical Growth Opportunity
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Job Description
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 a 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.
- Schedule: Full-Time | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | Every other Saturday preferred
- 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
If you are a motivated dentist who values clinical excellence, enjoys building strong patient relationships, and is eager to grow your skills and scope of practice, we encourage you to apply today!
Key Responsibilities
The Associate Dentist will deliver comprehensive general dental care, including same-day treatments, Invisalign, endodontics, and implant procedures. They will also create treatment plans, educate patients, and collaborate with the dental team to expand in-house services.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DMD or DDS degree and an active Connecticut dental license. A minimum of 2 years of dental experience is preferred, along with strong clinical skills and a commitment to patient-centered care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
General Dentistry Career Context
Staff Pad holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 75 active listings.
Of the 49 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 33% have no call, 84% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | Connecticut index 103.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in Connecticut | 100 active | 5,700 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 33% no call · 84% no weekends49 benchmarked listings |
| Staff Pad | silver tier, 74/100 | Top Employers work-life index75 active listings |
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