General Dentist - Bridgeport, CT
Compensation
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Job Description
Dr. Dental is currently looking to add a full-time general dentist to our established practice in Bridgeport, CT. 2+ years of experience is required.
Enjoy clinical autonomy, experienced support teams and an industry leading culture!
As a dentist with a growing Dr. Dental practice you are committed to providing quality dental care but you are also joining a collaborative network of dental professionals. Our vision is to create an environment of affordable, convenient, comfortable dentistry where every patients receives comprehensive care. We will aspire for every patient to become a patient for life.
As a Dr. Dental Dentist, you can expect to see a steady flow of new patients every day. Daily procedures include restoration (fillings), crown and bridge and core build-ups, extractions, dentures, root canals, oral surgery and providing comprehensive treatment plans.
As a dentist, you'll have clinical autonomy and be able to focus your entire day on providing quality patient care. You will have the support of highly skilled, trained office staff and the operational and administrative aspects of the practice will be taken care of by Dr. Dental.
Dr. Dental is currently looking for a flexible, dynamic, personable Dentist professional who can offer quality care to our patients.
What Is Offered
- Aggressive Compensation Package
- Premium Benefits Package
- Continued Educational Seminars
- High Volume offices
- Highest standard of patient care
Dentist Responsibilities Include
- Provide dental services for patients of all ages
- Perform dental exams and provide general and emergency dental care
- Regular cleanings, scaling and prophylaxis
- Scaling and root planing (deep cleaning)
- Advise patients regarding preventative dental care and about the causes and treatment of dental problems
- Diagnose and treat oral diseases and injuries using dental instruments
- Diagnosing from x-rays
- Conduct oral cancer screenings
- Conduct amalgam and composite restorations
- Place fillings; perform pit and fissure sealants
- Socket preservations, extractions and minor oral surgeries
- Root canals, including anterior teeth, premolars and molars
- Prep and deliver crowns, bridges and veneers
- Construct full and partial dentures
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive dental care to patients of all ages, including restorative procedures, extractions, root canals, and oral surgery. Diagnose oral diseases and injuries while developing and implementing effective treatment plans.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience in general dentistry. A professional dental degree is required to perform clinical duties and provide quality patient care.
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates General Dentist - Bridgeport, CT at Dr Dental 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.
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% have no call, 92% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 25% in dentist | ranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Dentist median $250k (middle half $200k–$300k)404 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Connecticut index 103.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| General Dentistry listings in Connecticut | 25 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All dentist listings in Connecticut | 99 active | 5,913 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 26% no call · 92% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New General Dentistry listings | 649 in the last 30 days | 415 the 30 days before (+56%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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