Associate Dentist, New Graduate Mentorship in Connecticut

Join Dental Care Alliance as an associate through our New Grad Mentorship Program! 

You succeeded in school, now it's time to excel in your career. Our one-year New Graduate Mentorship Program allows you to grow to your full potential and continue to become confident and capable doctors over the many years ahead. Through the mentorship of experienced providers and staff, new graduates can expect:

• 1:1 chairside mentorship with senior clinicians
• Connection opportunities with key opinion leaders within DCA
• Monthly check-in calls with Program Director
• Development of clinical skills and autonomy
• Access to the latest industry technology
• Structured learning through CE courses and live trainings
• Career mobility across our 400+ practices

As a new grad, we understand that transitioning from university to practicing full-time can feel overwhelming. Our program allows you to focus on expanding your skillset and build confidence to provide excellent patient care. Here are some of the skills you can expect to develop through virtual and hands-on experience:

• Patient management
• Treatment planning
• Surgical extractions
• Bone grafting
• Advanced removable prosthetics
• Perio Protect™
• Hygiene protocols
• Office management & operations
• Molar endodontics
• Implant placement & restoration

• 2023 or 2024 DDS/DMD graduate from an accredited dental school

• Pursuing dental license in the state of Connecticut
• Desire to grow and expand skillset through provided mentorship

At DCA we don’t just accept differences — we celebrate them and recognize the value this brings to our patients and employees. DCA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Equal opportunity and consideration are afforded to all qualified applicants and employees. We won't unlawfully discriminate on the basis of gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, Veteran status, sexual orientation, and any other category protected by law.

The DCA team is best characterized by the relationships we have with our patients and each other. We embrace collaboration which is necessary to innovate in today’s changing world of dentistry . Our culture encourages participation, diversity of thought, innovation, and strong execution.
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