Pay
The median is the middle of dentists already employed, not a starting wage. The 25th is the lower quarter of that group. The 75th is what the upper quarter already earns.
| Percentile | Metro | CT | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $139,050 | $121,420 | $125,710 |
| Median | $180,440 | $160,440 | $170,950 |
| 75th | $203,800 | $205,220 | $224,040 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Hiring difficulty and demand
This is the same score as the free check.
Who's hiring
- Optimus Health Care, 14 campuses
- Connecticut Institute For Communities, 6 campuses
- Community Health Center, 5 campuses
- Family Centers, 5 campuses
- Lee Dental, 4 campuses
- Planned Parenthood of Ct, 3 campuses
Campuses on file in the provider extract, not live job ads.
License and training
Every state licenses dentists through its dental board. The usual path is a DDS or DMD from an accredited school, the national board exam, and a clinical exam the state accepts. Confirm your state board's rules before you hire or start.
Sources: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, dentists
The work
The schedule is the day. You move between exams, restorations, and the patient in pain who needs a slot that morning.
Between patients you read images, review treatment plans, and sign off on hygiene exams. Owners also carry payroll, equipment, and insurance contracts.
Nearby metros
- New Haven, CT · 16 miles
- Waterbury, CT · 27 miles
- Hartford, CT · 48 miles
- Kiryas Joel, NY · 52 miles
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Questions
Who hires dentists in Bridgeport?
Dental practices, group practices, and community health centers hire dentists in Bridgeport. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Optimus Health Care, Connecticut Institute For Communities, Community Health Center.
How do I get licensed as a dentist in Connecticut?
Start with the Connecticut dental board. It sets the exams it accepts and the steps for a dentist moving from another state to Bridgeport.
What should a practice in Bridgeport weigh when hiring a dentist?
Ask which procedures the dentist does alone and how fast they build a schedule. Bridgeport has far more of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is 12% over the Connecticut median.