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Specialty1 Partners
Norwalk, Connecticut

Endodontist Opening

DentistFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Associate Endodontist Opportunity – Fairfield County, Connecticut

A premier, well-established endodontic practice in Fairfield County, CT is seeking an Associate Endodontist to join our growing team on a full-time basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an endodontist looking to step into a busy, referral-driven practice with a strong reputation in the local dental community. While experience is preferred, highly motivated, patient-focused new graduates are encouraged to apply. Surgical experience is a plus.

Practice Highlights

  • Recently built, state-of-the-art office
  • Advanced technology including operating microscopes, CBCT, laser, and GentleWave® Multisonic system

Two Experienced Endodontists Currently in Practice

  • Practice-led environment where the Associate Endodontist will work directly alongside and be supported by the senior doctor/practice owner
  • Highly trained, long-tenured administrative team managing all non-clinical operations
  • Dedicated assistants providing exceptional chairside support
  • Strong, consistent referral base from a well-established network of general dentists

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Partnership opportunity for the right candidate
  • A patient-centered practice culture focused on delivering the highest standard of care

Location & Lifestyle

Fairfield County offers an exceptional quality of life with a short commute (approximately 30 miles) to New York City, making it ideal for those who want access to a major metro area while enjoying suburban living.

The area is known for its coastal towns, excellent schools, vibrant dining scene, and access to outdoor recreation, including beaches, parks, and walking trails.

Residents enjoy a balance of professional opportunity and lifestyle flexibility, making it an ideal location for both individuals and families looking to put down long-term roots.

Qualifications

  • DDS or DMD
  • Certificate in Endodontics from an accredited program
  • Active (or eligibility for) Connecticut state dental license
  • Commitment to excellent patient care and clinical quality

Interested Candidates

Take the next step in your endodontic career and join a team built for excellence and growth. Submit your CV to start the conversation.

Specialty1 Partners is the direct employer of non-clinical employees only. For clinical employees, the applicable practice entity listed above in the job posting is the employer.

Specialty1 Partners generates job postings and offer letters to assist with human resources and payroll support provided to the applicable practice. Clinical employees include dental assistants and staff assisting with actual direct treatment of patients.

Non-clinical employees include the office manager, front desk staff, marketing staff, and any other staff providing administrative duties.

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Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality endodontic care within a busy, referral-driven practice. Work alongside senior doctors to deliver patient-centered treatments using state-of-the-art technology.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Endodontics Career Context

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).

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% have no call, 92% require no weekends.

How does Specialty1 Partners compare as an employer?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 25% in dentistranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedDentist median $240k (middle half $175k–$250k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingConnecticut index 103.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Endodontics listings in Connecticut5 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All dentist listings in Connecticut99 active5,913 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 26% no call · 92% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Endodontics listings120 in the last 30 days25 the 30 days before (+380%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,154 Dentist listings), 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 Endodontics postings state pay.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Endodontist Opening at Specialty1 Partners a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dentist — ranked against 3,154 active Dentist listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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CME allowance
54%
401k / retirement match
54%
Sign-on bonus
46%
Loan repayment
31%
Visa sponsorship
23%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% 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 Specialty1 Partners

Hospitals and Health Care
Houston, Texas
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Partnership opportunity
New graduates welcome
State-of-the-art technology

Living in Norwalk

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$716k
Typical market rent
$2,730/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 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.