Dentist

Introduction

The State of Connecticut Department of Correction (DOC) offers exciting opportunities for dentists to join our talented team in the Health Services Unit at facilities including Corrigan Correctional Center, Brooklyn Correctional Institution, and Carl Robinson Correctional Institution.

• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Healthy work/life balance.
• Hazardous Duty pension plan (State Employees Retirement System Tier IV).

• Provide comprehensive dental care.
• Examine patients to diagnose oral conditions.
• Treat and educate patients on oral health.
• Engage in a rewarding career with a collaborative team.
• Make an impact and gain valuable experience in the public sector.

All facilities are level 3 medium‑security correctional institutions that emphasize educational, vocational, and rehabilitation programming to support successful reentry.

• Provide preventive dental maintenance and acute dental care: oral examinations, diagnoses, operative and prosthetic dentistry, exodontia, periodontia, radiology, and prophylaxis.
• Consult with physicians to aid in medical diagnoses by investigating possible foci of dental and oral infections.
• Request laboratory tests and X‑rays; administer drugs; respond to dental emergencies; educate clients and staff about oral health and dental services offered by the facility.
• May participate in instruction of dental residents and dental assistant students.
• Perform related duties as required.

• Licensed as a dentist issued by the Connecticut Department of Public Health.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of dental operative techniques and dental surgery.
• Skilled interpersonal, oral, and written communication abilities.
• Ability to lift and restrain clients; exposure to communicable diseases and risk of injury from assaultive clients.

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.