Part-Time Dentist Job – Norwich, Connecticut
Position Overview:
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Part-time: 20 hours/week
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Setting: Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
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Patient Population: Adults only
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Schedule: Monday–Friday, no weekends
Clinical Responsibilities:
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Conduct comprehensive dental exams and develop treatment plans
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Perform general dentistry: restorations, endodontics, oral surgery, prosthetics, space maintenance
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Educate patients on oral health and prevention
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Participate in multidisciplinary assessments, including foster care dental evaluations
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Perform 1-year-old dental exams during pediatric physicals
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Train and support dental staff
Requirements:
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DDS or DMD degree
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Current CT dental license (in good standing)
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BLS/ACLS (or willing to obtain)
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2+ years of experience preferred, but not required
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Strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills
Compensation & Benefits:
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Competitive salary
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401(k) with 6% employer contribution
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Generous PTO: 3 weeks vacation, 5 floating holidays, 10 sick days, and company holidays
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Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
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Paid Life & Disability Insurance
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Loan Forgiveness Programs:
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NHSC Loan Repayment
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Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Flexible hybrid schedule
Organization Highlights:
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Longstanding community health center (100+ years)
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Collaborative, multidisciplinary care (behavioral health, OB/GYN, pediatrics, dental)
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Supportive team of APPs and physicians
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All employees COVID-19 vaccinated
Lifestyle:
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Located in Norwich, CT – population ~40,000
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Historic New England city with access to eastern Connecticut attractions