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Select Dental Management
Newington, Connecticut

Associate Dentist

DentistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$225K - $350K

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Lead Associate Dentist – Cedar Mountain Dental (Newington, CT)

Full-Time: Monday - Friday | $225,000-$350,000 annually

Select Dental Management (SDM) is dedicated to a shared mission: to make the teams, patients, and practices we support healthier and happier. Our shared vision is to empower a future where everyone benefits from the highest standards of care.

We partner with providers to build thriving practices where dentists can focus on delivering exceptional care, teams feel valued and supported, and patients experience dentistry that’s personal, comfortable, and clinically excellent.

SDM equips teams to deliver remarkable patient care by providing the tools, training, and technology to succeed and grow. We work with well-established practices like Cedar Mountain Dental in Newington, CT, combining the stability of strong local relationships with the resources of a collaborative network.

The Opportunity

Are you a patient-focused Lead Dentist who values trust, teamwork and clinical excellence? Join a supportive, high-performing team in a modern, fully digital environment.

Here you’ll enjoy the autonomy of private practice, supported by the operational, educational and mentorship resources of SDM. Our clinicians are encouraged to grow their skills, expand their capabilities and build long-term, rewarding careers with us.

Your Impact

In this role you will:

  • Deliver comprehensive general, cosmetic and restorative dental care—with a focus on patient comfort, education and outcomes.
  • Perform thorough examinations, diagnose conditions and create clear, patient-centered treatment plans.
  • Collaborate with hygienists, assistants and operational partners for seamless, high-quality care.
  • Leverage digital tools such as iTero, intraoral cameras One and Overjet to support accurate diagnosis and patient communication.
  • Engage in continuing professional development through SDM’s clinician network and learning resources.
  • Contribute to a team culture built on respect, integrity and growth.

How We Support You

  • Competitive compensation: Strong daily guarantee plus percentage of collections.
  • Professional growth: Support for ongoing learning and skill development within the practice.
  • Continuing education: Generous CE allowance and mentorship through SDM’s clinical network.
  • Comprehensive benefits*: Medical, vision, dental allowance, life & AD&D insurance, HSA/FSA, 401(k), malpractice coverage.
  • Modern technology: Fully digital environment featuring innovations like iTero, intraoral cameras and Overjet: enhancing precision and creating a more seamless, comfortable patient experience.
  • *Subject to eligibility

About Cedar Mountain Dental

At Cedar Mountain Dental you will find the most up-to-date technology and clinical skills, balanced with personalized care and warm, friendly service. We genuinely care, and that care translates to superior service and results. The way we see it, the very best dental treatment is rendered when patients receive their care in an environment that is technologically advanced as well as warm, friendly, and compassionate.

We provide continuity of care and foster genuine relationships that go beyond clinical matters while never, ever sacrificing the need to update and upgrade the technology and facilities that go into providing the highest level of care.

We proudly provide quality dental care to the community of Newington, CT, and surrounding areas. Not only are we a leading dentist in the area, providing comprehensive and cosmetic dentistry for full family needs. We participate with most dental PPO plans.

Visit our website: newingtonctdentist.com

What Patients Say About Cedar Mountain Dental

  • “Great dental practice. The team is very informative and encourages high-level self-care and advocacy for others. The cleaning was comfortable and professional, and I left feeling well cared for and confident. Highly recommend.”

— Google Review,

  • "Cedar Mountain Dental is staffed by top-notch professionals who give detailed and professional advice. I travel 45 miles to get there, and it's worth the trip!!."

— Google Review,

  • “This was the most wonderful experience I. ever had with a dentist! He was educating me and he was passionate and calm. I loved it and I have never liked going to the dentist before. I have always followed the recommendations and gone ever 6 months but now I can’t wait!.”

— Google Review,

(Source: Google Reviews)

Who You Are

You’re a clinician who values both clinical excellence and meaningful patient relationships. You bring empathy, curiosity, and a collaborative mindset to every interaction. You embody SDM’s core values:

  • Growth–You’re always learning, refining your skills, and striving to be better than yesterday.
  • Positive Energy– You bring optimism and enthusiasm to every patient and teammate interaction.
  • Partnership– You believe great outcomes happen when people work together with trust and respect.
  • Communication– You listen carefully, speak clearly, and keep patients and teammates informed and aligned.

What You’ll Bring

  • DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school.
  • Active state dental license and DEA registration (as required).
  • GPR or AEGD preferred.
  • Proven proficiency in general dentistry, cosmetic and restorative procedures.
  • Endodontic, surgical and cosmetic dentistry experience preferred.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Our Commitment

At Select Dental Management, we believe that by providing our teams with the latest tools, technology and training, we help empower a future where everyone benefits from the highest standards of care. We create opportunities for dentists to thrive personally, professionally and clinically. Here you’ll find a culture that celebrates growth, collaboration and purpose. We look forward to speaking with you soon!

#sdmhi

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Dentist will perform comprehensive dental examinations, diagnose conditions, and create patient-centered treatment plans. They will also collaborate with the clinical team to deliver high-quality restorative and cosmetic care in a digital environment.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school and possess an active state dental license. Proficiency in general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry is required, with GPR or AEGD experience preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Patient diagnosisTreatment planningEndodonticsSurgical dentistryDigital dentistryTeam collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Dentist at Select Dental Management a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dentist — ranked against 3,154 active Dentist listings on WeekdayDoc.

Dentistry Career Context

Select Dental Management holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 76/100, 8 active listings.

Of the 43 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 33% have no call, 88% require no weekends.

Dentist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 25% in dentistranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$225k–$350kDentist median $240k (middle half $175k–$250k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$278k in purchasing powerConnecticut index 103.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentistry listings in Connecticut24 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All dentist listings in Connecticut99 active5,913 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 33% no call · 88% no weekends43 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Dentistry listings266 in the last 30 days191 the 30 days before (+39%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Select Dental Managementsilver tier, 76/100Top Employers work-life index8 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,154 Dentist listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Connecticut figures use all dentists: too few Connecticut Dentistry postings state pay.

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Salary Distribution

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Work-Life Balance Distribution

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Dentist listings

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

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About Select Dental Management

Dentists
Florham Park, New Jersey
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Dental allowance
Life & AD&D insurance
HSA/FSA
401(k)
Malpractice coverage
CE allowance

Living in Newington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$391k≈ 1.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,556/mo≈ 14% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
21 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.