Dental Surgeon Needed in Connecticut - ASH 10.20.2026

Specialty: Dentist Oral Surgeon

Location: York, Cheshire, New Haven (Open location based on candidate preferences)

Schedule: 7am – 3:30pm (Flexible schedule: can work as many as five or as few as one day per week)

Compensation: $2000 per day

Job Description:

Amergis is seeking a dedicated Oral Surgeon/Dentist to provide comprehensive dental care within a secure correctional healthcare setting, serving a vulnerable and often underserved patient population. Responsibilities include diagnosing and treating a wide range of oral health conditions, performing surgical and restorative procedures, managing dental emergencies, and promoting preventive care through patient education. The ideal candidate is a compassionate, clinically skilled provider who understands the importance of delivering high-quality care with dignity, professionalism, and respect for individuals who may face significant barriers to healthcare access. At Amergis, we hold our providers to the highest standards of clinical excellence, ethical practice, documentation, and patient advocacy, ensuring every patient receives safe, equitable, and evidence-based care. This opportunity offers a structured weekday schedule, manageable patient volume, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on an often-overlooked population.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive oral examinations and assess patient dental health.
• Diagnose dental diseases, oral pathology, and treatment needs.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings.
• Perform routine and complex dental procedures, including extractions and oral surgery.
• Treat oral infections, dental emergencies, and acute dental conditions.
• Interpret dental radiographs and other diagnostic imaging.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, preventive care, and treatment options.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation while adhering to OSHA, HIPAA, and infection-control standards.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD degree required.
• Active Connecticut dental license in good standing.
• Current BLS, DEA, and CDS certifications.
• Minimum of one year of dental practice experience preferred.
• Ability to meet all correctional healthcare credentialing and compliance requirements.