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Premier Dentist Partners
Waterford, Connecticut

Associate Dentist

DentalFull-Time

Listed compensation

$150k–$250k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

As an Associate General Dentist, you will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive dental care to patients while contributing to the overall success of the dental practice. This position requires a strong commitment to patient satisfaction, excellent clinical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with the dental team.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and treat various dental conditions, including but not limited to cavities, gum disease, and oral infections.

  • Perform routine dental examinations, cleanings, and preventive treatments.
  • Develop and implement treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
  • Interpret diagnostic images (X-rays) to assess oral health and identify issues.
  • Work closely with dental hygienists, dental assistants, and other team members to ensure seamless patient care.
  • Collaborate with specialists for complex cases and referrals.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, treatment plans, and clinical notes.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
  • Stay abreast of advancements in dentistry and continuously update clinical knowledge.
  • Participate in continuing education programs to enhance skills and maintain licensure.
  • Effectively communicate treatment plans, procedures, and post-operative care instructions to patients.
  • Address patient concerns and inquiries in a professional and compassionate manner.
  • Adhere to infection control and safety protocols.
  • Uphold the highest standards of clinical excellence and ethical conduct.

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from an accredited dental school.
  • Previous experience working in a general dentistry practice is preferred but not mandatory.
  • Strong clinical skills in general dentistry procedures.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Detail-oriented with a commitment to providing quality patient care.
  • Demonstrate a high level of professionalism and ethical conduct.
  • Maintain patient confidentiality and privacy.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
  • Willingness to contribute to the success of the practice.

Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Medical insurance
  • FSA and HAS
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401k
  • Voluntary Life/AD&D insurance
  • Short term disability
  • Long term disability
  • Accident Insurance
  • Critical Illness
  • Dependent care FSA
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Assistance program
  • Perks and discounts through ADP & Benefits hub
  • Pet insurance

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

DiagnosisTreatment planningX-ray interpretationClinical documentationTeam collaborationPreventive dentistry

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Dentist at Premier Dentist 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.

Dentistry Career Context

Of the 41 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 49% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$200k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $193k 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 & Perks23 jobs · 21 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
57% this job
Sign-on bonus
35%
Relocation assistance
26%
Loan repayment
17%

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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.

Living in Waterford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$438k≈ 2.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,200/mo≈ 18% 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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About Premier Dentist Partners

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11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid time off
Paid holidays
Medical insurance
FSA and HSA
Vision insurance
401k
Voluntary Life/AD&D insurance
Short term disability