Dentist (40 Hour) #260128-4940DZ-001
About the role
The Department of Correction is seeking a State of Connecticut Dentist to provide professional dental and oral surgical work. This includes preventive dental maintenance and acute dental care, oral examinations and diagnoses, operative and prosthetic dentistry, exodontia, periodontia, radiology, and prophylaxis. The role involves consulting with physicians, administering drugs, responding to dental emergencies, educating clients and staff on oral health, and participating in the instruction of dental residents and dental assistant students.
Responsibilities
- Provides preventive dental maintenance and acute dental care including oral examinations and diagnoses, operative and prosthetic dentistry, exodontia, periodontia, radiology and prophylaxis;
- Consults with physicians to aid in medical diagnoses by investigating possible foci of dental and oral infections which might affect physical condition of clients;
- Requests laboratory tests and x-rays;
- Administers drugs;
- Responds to dental emergencies;
- Educates clients and staff on the importance of good oral health and dental services offered by the facility;
- May participate in instruction of dental residents and dental assistant students;
- Performs related duties as required.
Requirements
- Knowledge of principles and practices of dental operative techniques and dental surgery;
- Skills: interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills;
- Must possess and maintain a license as a dentist issued by the Department of Public Health in accordance with the applicable Connecticut General Statutes.
Qualifications
- Licenses and certifications required: License as a dentist issued by the Department of Public Health;
- Experience: Must have experience in performing professional dental and oral surgical work;
- Physical demands: May be required to lift and restrain clients and may be exposed to disagreeable conditions, communicable and/or infectious diseases, and risk of injury from assaultive and/or abusive clients.
Skills
- Knowledge of principles and practices of dental operative techniques and dental surgery;
- Interpersonal skills;
- Oral and written communication skills.
Benefits
- Professional growth and development opportunities;
- A healthy work/life balance;
- A Hazardous Duty pension plan (State Employees Retirement System Tier IV).
Pay
$142,075 - $177,362/year
Schedule
Full Time (40 Hours), first shift, 7AM-3PM, Monday to Friday
Additional Information
For assistance in applying, visit our Applicant Tips and Applicant Reference Library pages. Before applying, ensure you meet the minimum qualifications and list your earned credits and degrees accurately on your application. Applications must be submitted by the job closing date, July 10, 2026. For more information, refer to our Frequently Asked Questions and contact Mackenzie Robinson at Mackenzie.Robinson@ct.gov.
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The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
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