United Community & Family Services Inc·Norwich, Connecticut
The Dentist will diagnose and treat various dental conditions while performing routine procedures and restorative care. Responsibilities include conducting oral examinations, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to provide comprehensive patient care.
Description 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.
Expected Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours/week
Essential 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.
Our team is passionate about the services we provide and is committed to making a difference for our clients and community.
At UCFS, a Federally Qualified Health Center, we specialize in integrated care which means having access to essential services to meet the complex needs of those we serve.
We work collaboratively across programs at our agency to remove barriers and streamline access to services including behavioral health services, primary care, dental, case management and more.
If you are committed to improving the health and well-being of our community, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!
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
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
UCFS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees as protected by applicable federal and/or state law.
Market context
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