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Dental Associates of CT
Shelton, Connecticut

Periodontist

DentistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$150k-$350k

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

Quick Reference

  • Location: Shelton. CT, Prospect, CT and New Haven, CT
  • Employment Status: Full-Time
  • Pay: Production-Based Compensation | Estimated Range: $150,000 - $300,000/ year
  • Average Hours: 16-29 hours/week
  • Benefits Eligible: YES

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Periodontist to join the team at our Shelton, Prospect and New Haven offices in Connecticut. This is an excellent opportunity for periodontists at all stages of their careers who are looking to grow in a supportive, collaborative, and patient-focused environment.

Our practice is committed to providing high-quality periodontal care while creating a comfortable and welcoming experience for every patient. As a Periodontist, you will have the opportunity to help patients maintain their oral health, treat periodontal conditions, and work alongside a supportive clinical team.

About the Position

As a Periodontist, you will diagnose and treat diseases affecting the gums and supporting structures of the teeth, develop individualized treatment plans, and help patients maintain long-term oral health. You will provide a range of periodontal treatments while collaborating with general dentists and other specialists to support comprehensive patient care.

The ideal candidate is committed to patient-centered care, has strong diagnostic and treatment-planning skills, and is eager to contribute to a collaborative clinical environment.

Periodontists of all experience levels, including recent periodontal residency graduates, are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive periodontal examinations and evaluate the health of the gums and supporting structures of the teeth.

  • Diagnose periodontal diseases and develop individualized treatment plans.
  • Provide nonsurgical periodontal therapy, including scaling and root planing.
  • Perform periodontal surgical procedures as clinically indicated.
  • Evaluate patients for dental implant placement and provide implant-related surgical care within the scope of training and practice.
  • Monitor treatment outcomes and recommend appropriate periodontal maintenance.
  • Educate patients on periodontal health, treatment options, and oral hygiene practices.
  • Maintain accurate and complete clinical records, including treatment plans and progress notes.
  • Collaborate with general dentists and other dental specialists to coordinate patient care.
  • Maintain current knowledge of periodontal techniques, technology, and best practices.
  • Follow all applicable clinical, safety, and compliance standards.

Requirements

  • DMD or DDS from an accredited dental school.
  • Completion of an accredited periodontics residency program.
  • Current, valid dental license in the applicable state.
  • Strong diagnostic and treatment-planning skills.
  • Knowledge of periodontal diseases, treatment methods, and clinical protocols.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent chairside manner and patient-management skills.
  • Commitment to patient education and high-quality, patient-centered care.
  • Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a clinical team.

Preferred Qualities

  • Familiarity with periodontal surgery, dental implant procedures, or regenerative techniques.
  • Interest in continued professional growth and development.
  • Commitment to patient education and delivering high-quality care.
  • Enthusiasm for working collaboratively with a supportive clinical team.

Schedule: This is a Part-Time position.

Available to Work

  • Every other Monday in Prospect
  • Every Wednesday in Shelton

Every Friday in New Haven

Specific schedule and days will be discussed during the interview process.

Benefits

Benefits eligibility is based on employment status and applicable plan requirements.

Benefits May Include

  • Competitive compensation
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with employer contribution
  • Flexible spending account
  • Employer-paid life insurance
  • Professional liability insurance reimbursement
  • Referral program
  • Voluntary benefits
  • Professional development and continuing education opportunities
  • Certain benefits may only be available to full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week.

Why Join Our Team?

We believe periodontists do their best work when they have the clinical resources, support, and collaborative environment they need to succeed. As a Periodontist, you'll have the opportunity to focus on delivering exceptional periodontal care while working alongside a dedicated clinical team.

Whether you're beginning your career after completing your periodontal residency or bringing years of experience to the role, this is an opportunity to build meaningful patient relationships, continue developing professionally, and help patients achieve and maintain healthy smiles.

Apply today to learn more about this opportunity at Archway Dental Partners

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Diagnosis of periodontal diseasesClinical documentationCollaboration with dental specialists

Periodontics Career Context

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).

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

What does the Dentist market look like in Connecticut?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$150k–$350kDentist median $215k (middle half $109k–$250k)54 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$241k in purchasing powerConnecticut index 103.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in Connecticut103 active5,721 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 38% no call · 83% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedConnecticut healthcare professional listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus · 9% offer loan repayment103 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Visa sponsorship
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Loan repayment
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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 Dental Associates of CT

Medical Practices
Danbury, CT
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with employer contribution
Flexible spending account
Employer-paid life insurance
Professional liability insurance reimbursement
Referral program
Voluntary benefits
Professional development and continuing education opportunities

Living in Shelton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$551k≈ 3.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,476/mo≈ 20% of gross pay
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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.