General Dentist
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.
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 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 3.9 / 10 · above average in dentist | ranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $208k | Dentist median $250k (middle half $200k–$300k)403 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$201k in purchasing power | Connecticut index 103.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in Connecticut | 102 active | 5,791 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 38% no call · 83% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
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