Dentistry, Full-Time Dentist

No administrative burden. No corporate dentistry.

Focus on your patients- not insurance headaches, or endless meetings.

At Columbia Dental , we've built a unique private practice model that gives you the support of a larger organization while preserving the autonomy, culture, and clinical freedom of private practice. Join a practice where dentistry comes first.

Columbia Dental is seeking an ambitious full-time General Dentist with prior work experience, for its New Haven, CT office location . Must be familiar with all scopes of general dentistry. Compensation (Depending on Experience)- 30%-40% of collection. 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 11 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.

We're the only private practice in Connecticut with fully integrated multi-specialty care . 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. The IPA oversees administrative, clinical, and operational processes at each location, so doctors benefit from streamlined workflows, coordinated patient care, and reduced daily friction. At Columbia Dental, our commitment to excellence starts with the people we hire. Across our network:

Approximately 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.

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

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.

Reviews medical history at every visit.

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

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

Assists in monitoring and directing clinical performance of dental hygienists, department support staff, and students or residents.

Supervises taking of x-rays and monitors quality/procedure for x-rays and other equipment operation and procedures by assistants and recommends improvements when 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

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

Manual dexterity sufficient to operate medical equipment, keyboard, copier, telephone, and the ability to write/type

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Columbia Dental is an equal-opportunity employer.