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Associate Doctor Introduction to Dental Associates of Connecticut

Our Clinical PromiseWho We AreOur success is guided by our company culture- which is at the core of everything we do. Our Leadership PromiseWe promise to offer the highest quality, patient centric care available that is delivered with compassion and respect. We promise to exceed patient expectations at every turn. Every opportunity will be taken to improve the patient’s experience and clinical outcomes.We strive to be the best at everything we do, which includes being strong leaders! Strong and consistent leadership sets the foundation for building and maintaining high performing teams. We expect a lot from our teamsWe are always CHAMPIONSWe are always calm, cool and collectedWe lead by exampleWe help and respect each otherWe know what we do not knowWe respect the vision:Culture is everything: Buy in before roll out

Our ValuesQuality Care Respect CompassionContinuous Improvement & AdvancementCustomer Service

Philosophy of CareComprehensive CareSpecialty CareWe employ dentists in the specialties of Endodontics, Oral Surgeons, Orthodontics, Periodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, and Prosthodontics that are available to treatment plan cases as a cohesive team to ensure exceptional patient care..Doctors of RecordEach and every patient of Dental Associates has an individual doctor of record who is responsible for their care. As a private, dentist-owned group practice we strive to avoid the clinic mentality. We take the time to properly treatment plan dental needs as well as listening to what our patients want as a person. Any dentist can treat teeth, we strive to treat people.

Community of Clinical ExcellenceAt Dental Associates of Connecticut we strive to provide a community where our clinical providers are supported, inspired and aligned with our values and philosophy of care. We achieve this through effective communication, compassion, clinical competence, approachability and support.Clinical LeadershipAs an Associate, you have the opportunity to embark on a clinical leadership path to Dental Directorship.Dental Directors within our teams are to be thoughtful, nurturing leaders to our provider community. This ensures that we have happy, inspired and productive providers, who are aligned with our culture and clinical values.The foundation of our community is clinical leadership, cultivated by nurturing an environment that motivates providers to develop their leadership skills and inspire our teams.

Dental Associates of Connecticut has a long legacy of dentist ownership tracking back to its founding in 1971 - over 50 years ago!Our Partner Dentists are leaders, going above and beyond their individual duties to make DACT a better practice for our patients and teams. Upon being promoted to Partner, you will be given the opportunity to invest in DACT and become an owner in the business.Pathway to PartnershipTo be considered for partnership, candidates must:Promote the culture and values of DACT both in concept and by exampleContribute to the constantly advancing clinical standards of DACTDeliver excellent dentistry through patient outcomes and experienceLead their office(s) or practice areas with a demonstrated ability to attract, retain and develop great people around themBe a full time provider who has practiced with DACT for approximately 2 years or more

Benets MedicalFlexible Spending AccountRetirement PlanTime OffAdditional Employee BenetsAs an Associate, you are eligible for medical insurance effective the 1st of the month following your start date. We offer a comprehensive high-deductible medical plan administered by Cigna. A Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is offered to full-time Associates on the rst of the month after your start date. A FSA is a tax-free account that allows you to pay for essential health care expenses or pay for child/dependent care expenses. Participation is voluntary.Employees are eligible for a 401K plan to assist in saving for retirement. You will be eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan when you have completed six months of employment, worked 1,000 hours and are age 21 or older. Dental Associates of Connecticut gives an employer contribution to all eligible participants equal to 3% of an employee’s wages. In the rst year of employment, the Employer would expect Employee to take no more than 2 weeks’ time off. Beyond the rst year, the Employee can request up to 4 weeks off. Flexibility does exist with the approval of management. All time off is unpaid.● Employer Paid Life Insurance (equivalent to $50,000) ● Voluntary Benets through Aac ● Employee Dental Plan for Employees and their immediate family Link: Summary of Benets Packet

- Malpractice Insurance- Continuing Education Units- CSDA Annual Membership- DEA Annual Renewal- CSP Annual Renewal- ADA Annual Membership- Connecticut Dental License Renewal Training and DevelopmentRegular Lunch & Learns + PresentationsMentorshipMorning Meetings*Reimbursements:*Subject to consideration at the time of contract negotiation.

Compensation and ContractCompensationPercentage of Production* per net charges produced by AssociateDaily Guarantee* per production day workedLabs: Associate is responsible for a % of lab feesContract Details- The contract is auto renewed year to year- Employees must request time off with 60 days’ notice.- Continuing education reimbursement in the rst year of full time employment is at 50% of expenses and up to $1,000 per year for approved coursework. After 3 years, the maximum allowance is $2,000 per year. - Restrictive Covenants (Employee expressly covenants and agrees as follow)- Engage in the practice of dentistry in any manner or capacity within ve (5) miles of any office at which the Employee maintained regularly scheduled office hours *Subject to consideration at the time of contract negotiation*Employee will be paid the higher of the compensation earned or the daily minimum*Payroll is bi-weekly

Angela BardinDirector of Human Resourcesabardin@dentalassociates.us203-730-1267Carly SikorskiHuman Resources Generalistcsikorski@dentalassociates.us203-730-1267Contact Information