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Dental Care Alliance
West Hartford, Connecticut

General Dentist

DentalNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$180k-$300k

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Job Description

Premier Dental of Connecticut is looking for a FULL TIME General Dentist to join our thriving team in West Hartford. This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to make a real impact, providing top-quality dental care in a supportive, patient-focused environment.

At Premier Dental of Connecticut in West Hartford the doctors, hygienists, dental assistants, and front desk staff are committed to the belief that all patients deserve the Gold Standard of Care.

Our practice believes in providing patients with a combination of conservative, comprehensive dental treatment with progressive, cutting-edge technology, including CT scans, panoramic and digital X-rays, digital scanners, lasers for hygiene, Zoom® teeth whitening, SureSmile® aligners, and Invisalign®.

We want each of our patients to have a healthy, comfortable, naturally attractive smile, in addition to a pleasant and enjoyable experience at each visit.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary range: $180,000 – $300,000+
  • Full Time 4 days/week with e/o Sat
  • Clinical Autonomy to diagnose and treat patients

Patient-Care Centric Practice

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plan, company-paid professional liability insurance, life & disability insurance, and flexible savings account
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment that values teamwork and professional growth
  • ASCEND Continuing Education (CE) program to stay at the forefront of the field

How to Apply

At Premier Dental of Connecticut, we’re redefining the dental experience with state-of-the-art technology investments, a collaborative team, and a commitment to excellence. If you are a skilled Dentist 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. Apply today to join our mission-driven team!

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Qualifications

  • DDS/DMD from an accredited dental school
  • Active dental license in State of Connecticut
  • Must have min 2+ years experience or completed residency program
  • 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, conservative dental treatment to patients in a supportive and patient-focused environment. They are responsible for diagnosing and treating dental conditions while utilizing cutting-edge technology to ensure high-quality care.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

General dentistryDiagnosisTreatment planning

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 28% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$240k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $232k in an average-cost state. 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 · 21 employers

401k / retirement match
76% this job
CME allowance
68% this job
Sign-on bonus
28%
Relocation assistance
28%
Loan repayment
20%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.9
Better work-life than 60% of Dentist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in West Hartford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$482k≈ 2.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,448/mo≈ 16% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 min
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Company-Paid Professional Liability Insurance
Life & Disability Insurance
Flexible Savings Account
ASCEND Continuing Education (CE) Program
Clinical Autonomy