Dentist

United Community & Family Services Inc • Norwich, CT

53d • Hybrid

About The Position

UCFS strives to use person-centered care to improve the health and well-being of everyone in our community. Share in our vision of being Eastern CT’s best choice for patient-centered healthcare! We are seeking a skilled and compassionate general Dentist to join our team. As a general dentist, you will be responsible for providing quality dental care to our patients. In this role, you will diagnose and treat a range of dental conditions and perform routine dental procedures. The ideal candidate should have a strong commitment to patient care and be able to work well in a team environment.

Requirements

• Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree
• 2 years clinical experience; post residency preferred, but not required
• Current CT State Dental License, in good standing
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Strong commitment to patient care and ethical practice

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine oral examinations, diagnose dental conditions, and develop treatment plans for patients
• Provide comprehensive dental treatment such as restorative dentistry, endodontic therapy, space maintenance, fixed and removable prosthetics, and oral surgery
• Educate patients on oral health and preventative care
• Collaborate with members of the dental team to provide comprehensive care
• Participate in the Multi-disciplinary evaluations by providing dental assessments of foster children in the pediatric clinic as needed.
• Perform oral examinations at 1 year old physical appointments in Pediatrics.
• Assist in the training of new/existing dental staff.

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid schedules
• Competitive salaries
• Generous paid time off including 4 weeks' vacation, 4 floating holidays, paid company holidays and 10 sick days each year
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with 6% employer contribution
• Paid life and disability insurance
• National Health Services Corp. Loan Repayment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree