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Dental Care Alliance
Shelton, Connecticut

General Dentist

DentistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$800 daily

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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

Posted 2h ago · Verified live

Job Description

Huntington Family Dental Group is seeking a Full Time General Dentist to join our team in Shelton, CT. We’re a multi-doctor, multi-hygienist office offering preventive, restorative, and cosmetic care.

Focus on quality dentistry in a friendly, community-centered practice. Our modern, well-equipped office serves patients of all ages and emphasizes comfort and comprehensive care.

What We Offer

  • Compensation & Incentives
  • Competitive salary range: $800 daily rate + monthly collection bonus
  • Monday - Friday, 1 Saturday/mo required
  • Paid Malpractice insurance
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k)
  • Professional Growth & Practice Support
  • Continuing education opportunities and professional development support
  • Collaborative, team-focused work environment with access to modern dental technology

How to Apply

If you are looking to advance your career in a modern, patient-centered practice, we invite you to apply by submitting your CV.

Be part of our journey to shape the future of dentistry.

Qualifications

  • DDS/DMD from an accredited dental school
  • Active CT dental license
  • Min 2 years experience
  • Commitment to high-quality patient care and professional ethics

Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Legal Disclaimer: We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. All benefits are subject to potential vesting and eligibility requirements. The company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Key Responsibilities

The General Dentist will provide comprehensive preventive, restorative, and cosmetic dental care to patients of all ages. They will work collaboratively within a multi-doctor, team-focused environment to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

General DentistryPreventive CareRestorative DentistryCosmetic DentistryCommunication Skills

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 40 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 38% have no call, 83% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$208k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $201k 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$208kDentist median $250k (middle half $200k–$300k)403 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$201k in purchasing powerConnecticut index 103.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in Connecticut102 active5,791 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 38% no call · 83% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,154 Dentist listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Dentist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

21 jobs · 17 employers
7
<$265k
0
$265k-295k
10
$295k-325k
3
$325k-355k
1
$400k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

19 jobs · 17 employers
401k / retirement match
74% this job
CME allowance
58% this job
Sign-on bonus
32% this job
Visa sponsorship
21%
Loan repayment
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

General Dentist

Mortenson Dental Partners · Amarillo, Texas

$230k-$400k
#2

General Dentist

Confidential Employer · Waukegan, Illinois

$290k-$350k
#3

Associate Dentist | Private Practice, Not a DSO | Mentorship + Modern Digital Office | North Phoenix

$220k-$340k
#4

Dentist

$275k-$325k
+ 20 more · ranked by pay

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.

  • No weekends
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About Dental Care Alliance

Hospitals and Health Care
Sarasota, FL
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary range: $800 daily rate + monthly collection bonus
Paid Malpractice insurance
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k)
Continuing education opportunities and professional development support

Living in Shelton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$551k
Typical market rent
$2,476/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 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.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.