Connecticut State Dental Association Launches Online Career Center

The Connecticut State Dental Association is launching a new initiative this week to connect individuals interested in working in a dental office with dental practices seeking employees in an array of positions, including dental assistants, office managers, patient coordinators, dental hygienists, front desk assistants and more.

The CSDA Career Center, a new website that will offer a range of services, has as its core function mechanisms for employers to post job opportunities and job seekers to upload resumes. Full-time and part-time positions will be included.

The site also includes a Career Planning Portal, described as a “one-stop career resource center” to prepare individuals already working in, or considering a position in, a dental office with information and resources to “prepare you for your next opportunity.”

In addition, the website will include sections providing up-to-date employment news highlighting developments in the field, along with insights into wages, qualifications, and other in-depth data, as well as access to coaching to provide career guidance. Information regarding development of resumes and cover letters, as well as various workplace and health-related information, will also be available on the new website.

“Open positions in dental practices throughout CT are plentiful, and include jobs for anyone with a high school degree to a post-graduate degree,” said Kathlene Gerrity, Executive Director of CSDA. “Dental health is critical to overall health, and working in this field is tremendously satisfying – impacting people’s health and the health of the community. The CSDA Career Center will focus on connecting talent to opportunity, particularly for people looking to enter or advance in a dynamic health care field.”

Regarding careers in dentistry, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the average annual salary for dental assistants, for example, is higher than the cost of living in Connecticut. You can find the new CSDA Career Center at csda.careerwebsite.com.

The Connecticut State Dental Association is a statewide, professional membership organization representing Connecticut licensed dentists. CSDA members are committed to protecting the health and well-being of people of all ages. With a statewide membership of approximately 2,300 members, the CSDA represents 82% of all licensed dentists in Connecticut. The Connecticut State Dental Association supports the professional success of its members and assists them in providing optimal care to their patients. The CSDA website is www.csda.com