General Dentist
5 days ago
New Haven
Job Description Columbia Dental is seeking an ambitious full-time/part-time General Dentist with minimum 5 years of experience, for its New Haven, CT office location. Must be familiar with all scopes of general dentistry. Proficient in root canals, extractions and crowns. Competitive compensation. Opportunity to earn well above industry standards. Benefits for full-time -malpractice coverage, 401k, medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD. Visa Sponsorship Available. About Columbia Dental: At Columbia Dental, we're redefining what it means to be a doctor in private practice. With 12 locations across Connecticut, all dental specialties under one roof, and over 25 years of trusted care, our model is built to support both outstanding patient outcomes and the professional satisfaction of our doctors. What sets us apart? We're the only private practice in Connecticut with fully integrated multi-specialty care. We operate independently, free from corporate oversight, and focus on doing what's best for our patients and clinicians. Our cutting-edge digital lab and extended hours ensure efficiency and convenience without compromising quality. Our advanced software network connects all locations for data sharing, making transitions seamless for both patients and providers. We've introduced a new, strategic role with visa sponsorship: Integrated Practice Administrator (IPA) to ensure our doctors can focus on what they do best: providing exceptional care. These IPAs have dental degrees in their home countries and possesses graduate level degrees in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Business Administration and related fields. They are DANB Radiation Heath and Safety as well as Infection Control certified. The IPA oversees administrative, clinical, and operational processes at each location, so doctors benefit from streamlined workflows, coordinated patient care, and reduced daily friction. The company trains them in all aspects of dental assisting and they are well acclimated with using digital x-rays, cone beam, scanners etc. At Columbia Dental, our commitment to excellence starts with the people we hire. We are proud to have a team of professionals with diverse educational backgrounds. Across our network: 28 team members have earned or are pursuing Bachelor's degrees 15 have earned or are in the process of completing Graduate degrees 22 have completed or are working toward Doctorate or Professional degrees This depth of knowledge, paired with a strong understanding of clinical operations, means that as a doctor, you'll be backed by a team that's motivated, capable, and aligned with your commitment to patient-centered care. Join Columbia Dental and experience what it means to practice with purpose, surrounded by excellence, and supported at every level. About the Position: General Duties & Responsibilities are not limited to the following: • Meet with patients and discuss their dental health habits, problems, and concerns, • Use professional tools and equipment to examine and treat patients' teeth, gums, and oral tissue, • Diagnose dental illnesses or infections, • Prescribe medications for dental problems (painkillers, antibiotics), • Develop treatment plans to improve patients' oral health and habits, • Instruct patients on proper oral care, • Refer patients to specialists if needed, • Assists with in-service training or orientation and continuing education for dental staff., • Doctoral degree in Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD), • A state license to practice dental medicine, • Minimum 5 years of experience, • In-depth understanding of oral hygiene and dental procedures, • Working experience in diagnosing illnesses and treating them, • Ability to communicate with patients about their oral health and problems, • Compassion and patience, • Attention to detail, • Ability to be physically mobile (stand, walk, reach, climb, bend) and also the ability to stand for prolonged periods throughout the day/work hours when needed, • Manual dexterity sufficient to operate medical equipment, keyboard, copier, telephone, and the ability to write/type, • Must be able to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds occasionally