General Esthetic Dentist
Listed compensation
$200k-$300k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
- 3D Printing Options
- Same Day Milling
- Pearl AI
- CBCT
- Laser
- Mentoring
- Iterro
- Bio Clear
- 401(k)
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
- Practice Information
- Diamond Dental
- 274 S Main Ste C9
- Newtown, CT 06470
- Tel: 203-403-2428
- Email: Info@diamonddentalct.com
- Site: diamonddentalct.com
- Benefits/Perks
- Mentoring
- Competitive Compensation
- Pearl AI
- Fotona ATS - Hard and soft tissue laser
Conservative Dentistry
- Same-day milling for crowns and bridges Glidewell I.O.
- Digital Impressions and Wellness Scans with ITERO
- Cavo in office
- Zoom in Office Whitening
- Customized take home whitening with light
- 3D Printing on site
- Cosmetic and comprehensive restorative dentistry (I.E. Invisalign, veneers, bio clear, Curodont, laser desensitization, ETC.)
- Excellent Opportunities to be well rounded in all aspects of dentistry specifically Dental Esthetics
- 401k after 1 year
Summary
We are seeking a skilled and experienced General Esthetics Dentist to join the team at our busy practice. The ideal candidate should have an excellent bedside manner and be committed to providing care that makes patients feel like family.
Our facility is modern, updated, and equipped with everything you need to provide high-quality dentistry. If you have a passion for dental care and are looking to work alongside other equally caring and committed professionals, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities
Provide thorough examinations to determine overall dental health and evaluate patients for signs of gum disease, cavities, and infection
- Diagnose and treat dental problems including root canals, extractions, and restoration
- Perform dental care treatments including x-rays, fillings, sealants, and cosmetic dental services
- Consult with other dental specialists when necessary
- Provide education to patients on oral hygiene and use of orthodontics and dental appliances
Adhere to Strict Health and Safety Guidelines
Experience or strong interest in learning new dental technology is preferred.
Qualifications
DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) or DMD (Doctor of Dental Medicine) degree from an ADA-accredited dental school is required
- Board Certified and/or Board Eligible in General Dentistry
- Current state license
- Previous experience in clinical or private practice
- CPR, BLS, and NPI certifications
- Deep understanding of dental standards and dental medicine trends
- Excellent bedside manner
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Dentistry Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 34% have no call, 84% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$250k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $241k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $200k–$300k | Dentist median $250k (middle half $200k–$300k)412 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$241k in purchasing power | Connecticut index 103.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in Connecticut | 99 active | 5,717 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 34% no call · 84% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Dentistry listings | 221 in the last 30 days | 211 the 30 days before (+5%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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About Diamond Dental
Benefits & Perks
Living in Newtown
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $573k≈ 2.9× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $3,150/mo≈ 19% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 27 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.