General Dentist

Job Description

Job Description

Columbia Dental, a multi-specialty dental practice, is seeking a General Dentist for its New London, New Haven, Waterbury and Bristol CT Location. Must be familiar with all scopes of general dentistry. This position is for experienced and well-diverse dentists. Pay for Full-Time- $234,000 Base per year or 40% of Collection, whichever is higher. Benefits include malpractice coverage, 401k, medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD and continuing education. Opportunity to earn well above the industry standards. Relocation Fee and Sign-On Bonus maybe negotiated for qualified candidates.

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
• Provides general dentistry professional services to children, adults, and elderly patients at locations assigned by COLUMBIA DENTAL and in accordance with clinical standards and protocols adopted by COLUMBIA DENTAL and / or in compliance with Connecticut statutes and Federal regulations.

a. Reviews medical history at every visit.

b. Examines and assesses patient. Charts all pathologic conditions and reports these to the patient.

c. Holds informed consent discussion with patient, documents same in the record, and assures appropriate forms are signed prior to initiating treatment.

d. Documents all treatment provided in accordance with COLUMBIA DENTAL policy and procedures and signs the patient record.

Education & Experience :

Physical Demands :

Note : The organization reserves the right to change the responsibilities and duties of this or any position at any time due to business necessity, with or without notice. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the sole duties and responsibilities required of any particular position within the organization. Employees may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically listed on this job description. Columbia Dental is an equal-opportunity employer.