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Affinity Dental Management
Cromwell, Connecticut

General Dentist - Preferred Dental of Cromwell

Dental 8.0 Work-LifeFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on_site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Shape the Future of Dentistry at Preferred Dental of Cromwell 

Are you an experienced General Dentist seeking flexibility, strong clinical support, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in close-knit Connecticut communities? Preferred Dental of Cromwell offers a unique opportunity to practice high-quality dentistry in one location - or split your schedule between both - on a part-time or full-time basis.

Together, these well-established practices combine modern technology, loyal patient bases, and collaborative teams that value clinical autonomy, professional growth, and work-life balance.

Why Join Our Practice?

Exceptional Practice - One Flexible Opportunity

* Flexible part-time and full-time schedules available

* Consistent patient demand and strong daily production

Modern, Full-Scope Dentistry

* Comprehensive general, restorative, cosmetic, and preventive care

* Access to specialty collaboration including periodontics and oral surgery

* Advanced technology including Dentrix, Eaglesoft, digital charting, and imaging

Supportive, Collaborative Culture

* Experienced clinical and administrative teams

* Full administrative support so you can focus on patient care

* Complete clinical autonomy

Practice Highlights

Preferred Dental of Cromwell | 75 Berlin Road, Cromwell, CT 06416

* 9 operatories

* Multi-specialty team (3 GPs, Perio, OMS)

* Dentrix | Digital charting

* Longstanding reputation (4.9 rating, 170+ reviews)

* Scenic location along the Mattabesset River

* Practice Hours: Mon-Thu: 8AM-5PM, Fri: 8AM-4PM

Your Role as a General Dentist

* Perform comprehensive exams, diagnoses, and treatment planning

* Deliver preventive, restorative, and cosmetic dental care

* Build long-term patient relationships through education and trust

* Collaborate with specialists for coordinated, high-quality outcomes

* Utilize modern technology to provide efficient, patient-centered care

What We’re Looking For

* DDS or DMD from an accredited dental program

* Active Connecticut dental license

* Minimum 2-3 years of dentistry experience (required)

* Strong communication skills and patient-first mindset

* Team-oriented, clinically confident, and growth-minded

What We Offer

* 32-35% of collections with daily minimums and guaranteed daily rates

* Uncapped earning potential

* Flexible PT/FT schedules across one or two locations

* Benefits for FT roles: health, dental, vision, 401K with match, life & disability

* Time off: 2 weeks + 8 holidays

* Mentorship, CE credits, and pathways to leadership or partnership

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Whether you’re looking to grow roots in one community or enjoy variety across two high-performing practices, Preferred Dental of Cromwell and East Haddam Dental Associates offer a career where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and your patients truly appreciate your care.

Apply today and discover a dental career built around flexibility, excellence, and long-term success.

Preferred Dental of Cromwell & East Haddam Dental Associates are proud affiliates of Affinity Dental Management, an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information or other characteristics protected by law. All candidates' employment is contingent on successful completion of a background check, reference check, and employment verification.

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Key Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive dental exams, diagnoses, and treatment planning while delivering high-quality preventive, restorative, and cosmetic care. Collaborate with specialists and administrative teams to ensure efficient, patient-centered outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental program and possess an active Connecticut dental license. A minimum of 2-3 years of clinical dentistry experience is required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

General dentistryRestorative dentistryCosmetic dentistryPatient educationTeam collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates General Dentist - Preferred Dental of Cromwell at Affinity Dental Management a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Dentistry (Dental) — ranked against 1,576 active Dentistry (Dental) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Dentistry Career Context

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 56% have no call, 86% 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).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 20 employers

CME allowance
68%
401k / retirement match
68% this job
Sign-on bonus
36%
Loan repayment
20%
Visa sponsorship
20%

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Work-life snapshot

8.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 5% in Dentistry (Dental)

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Living in Cromwell

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$431k
Typical market rent
$2,301/mo
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

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

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About Affinity Dental Management

Hospitals and Health Care
Holyoke, Massachusetts
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Dental
Vision
401K with match
Life & disability insurance
2 weeks PTO + 8 holidays
Mentorship
CE credits