Dentist

DentistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$160k-$190k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 59m ago · Verified live

Job Description

About the Role

Please note: This position is expected to become available in February 2027, with an anticipated start date of February 2027 or shortly thereafter.

We are seeking a dynamic, motivated, and patient-centered Dentist to join our growing Dental Services team. Our department serves more than 5,000 patients annually, providing comprehensive dental care to both pediatric and adult populations.

At Cornell Scott Hill Health Center, we are committed to delivering exceptional patient care in a collaborative and supportive environment. Our highly organized practice is supported by experienced leadership and administrative staff who are dedicated to helping providers succeed. We value work-life balance and offer a manageable provider schedule designed to promote both professional fulfillment and personal well-being.

Whether you are a recent graduate, transitioning from military service, or an experienced provider returning to clinical practice, we welcome your application. Opportunities for mentorship, professional development, and leadership growth are available for individuals interested in advancing their careers.

Our Dental Services Include:

  • General dental services
  • Exams and cleanings
  • Dental hygiene and oral health education
  • Prevention
  • Fillings, extractions, dentures, gum treatment
  • Emergencies
  • Pediatric (children’s) dental care

Under the direction of the Director of Dental Services, the Dentist is responsible for examining, diagnosing, counseling, and treating patients with a wide range of oral health conditions. The Dentist will also participate in departmental initiatives and center-wide activities that support the mission of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provides reasonable and prudent dental care for CS-HHC patients. Treats patients and staff respectfully, courteously and appropriately
  • Coordinates patient care with colleagues, case management staff and other agencies as necessary
  • Educates patients on preventive health care and chronic disease management
  • Practices appropriate follow-up and outreach to special needs patients
  • Completes dental charting and coding in a timely manner
  • Participate in staffing interviews and evaluations when necessary
  • Participates in governmental or grant reviews when necessary
  • Attends and contributes to dental/staff departmental meetings
  • Contributes to grant applications/writing protocols as necessary

Required Qualifications

Education

Graduate of a Dental School recognized by the ADA Counsel on Dental Education. Dental Residency Program is required. Current Connecticut Dental License and current narcotics license are required. CPR Certification is required.

Experience

Prior experience is preferred. New graduates can apply. Familiarity with EPIC Systems is highly desirable.

Why Join Us

Cornell Scott–Hill Health Center offers a competitive and mission‑driven environment with outstanding benefits, including:

  • Above market and competitive salaries
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • 1 week of CME time each year
  • License reimbursement
  • HRSA and Public Service Loan Forgiveness
  • Generous paid time off
  • COBRA Reimbursement
  • 401(k) with match up to 5 percent
  • Sign on Bonus for Bilingual candidates
  • Liability Insurance
  • We are an approved HRSA loan repayment agency including newly expanded federal substance repayment program.
  • We provide continued education credits to advance learning opportunities and maintain your professional license.
  • Sign on Bonus
  • Visa Sponsorship

CS-HHC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an ADA-recognized dental school and have completed a dental residency program. A current Connecticut dental license, narcotics license, and CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

General dentistryPatient diagnosisPreventive careDental codingPediatric dentistryTreatment planningPatient counseling

Dentistry Career Context

Of the 46 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% have no call, 89% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$175k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $169k 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
Listed pay$160k–$190kDentist median $215k (middle half $175k–$240k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$169k in purchasing powerConnecticut index 103.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentistry listings in Connecticut26 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All dentist listings in Connecticut103 active5,976 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 30% no call · 89% no weekends46 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonus · loan repaymentConnecticut healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 18% state a sign-on bonus · 8% offer loan repayment103 active listings, Nov 2026
New Dentistry listings258 in the last 30 days194 the 30 days before (+33%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing 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.

Top Dentist Jobs

11 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

11 jobs · 10 employers
3
<$275k
0
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5
$300k-325k
0
$325k-350k
3
$350k+

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

11 jobs · 10 employers
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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

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Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics · Waco, Texas

$300k-$500k
#2

Dentist

Dental Dreams · Chicago Heights, Illinois

$290k-$350k
#3

Part Time Dentist

$250k-$350k
#4

Staff Dentist

$191k-$304k
+ 9 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% 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 Cornell Scott - Hill Health Center

Hospitals and Health Care
New Haven
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Above market and competitive salaries
Employee Referral Bonus Program
1 week of CME time each year
License reimbursement
HRSA and Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Generous paid time off
COBRA Reimbursement
401(k) with match up to 5 percent

Living in New Haven

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$352k≈ 2.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,972/mo≈ 15% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 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.