Dentist opening: Bridgeport, CT
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
4/15/24
***Dentist Opportunity in Bridgeport, CT***
- Location: Bridgeport; Hartford 50m, New York 60m
**Position Details:**
- We are currently recruiting for a dentist to join our school based sites in Bridgeport, CT.
- This position is part-time- 35 hours per week. - Join our team-based model of care delivered in a kind and compassionate manner.
- Largest provider of primary health care services in Fairfield County, proudly serving all patients regardless of their ability to pay.
- Demonstrate competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.
- Examine patients intraoral and perioral structures utilizing radiographs and other diagnostic materials.
- Diagnose dental disorders, including but not limited to those caused by disease, injury, genetics and environment.
- Determine etiology of dental diseases and disorders.
- Evaluate the effect of systemic disorders and pharmacologic treatment on dental conditions.
- Advise patients of treatment plan alternatives and options.
- Treat patients dental diseases and disorders to restore function and esthetics in a comprehensive manner.
- Provide patients with dental health education.
- Monitor patients treated in conjunction with the Dental Clinical Director.
- Practice infection control and employs the management plan to meet OSHA, CDC, ADA and JCAHO standards.
- Consult with the Dental Clinical Director on referral and other matters pertaining to dental health services.
**Job Qualifications/Requirements:**
- Education: DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school.
- Licensure/Certification: Current Connecticut Dental License, current Drug Enforcement Act (DEA) license, current Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection Controlled Substance license, CPR certification required upon hire and recertification bi-annually.
- Experience: Minimum two (2) years experience. Background in a fast paced clinical setting recommended. Familiarity with tele-medicine and prior experience a plus.
- Language: Bi-Lingual English / Spanish a plus
**About location:**
Bridgeport is located in Southwest Connecticut, in between neighboring areas such as Fairfield, Stratford, and Trumbull. Besides having a buzzing population, Bridgeport provides lots of reasons for people to move there including a lively downtown area, views of the Long Island Sound, and a diverse culture. Ranking the second best city in the report to raise a family, Bridgeport is a great place to live. Living in Bridgeport offers residents an urban suburban mix feel. In Bridgeport there are a lot of coffee shops and parks.