Associate General Dentist

Job Summary

Join our dynamic dental team as an Associate General Dentist, where your expertise will elevate patient care and contribute to a welcoming, professional environment. In this role, you will deliver comprehensive dental services, including diagnostics, treatment planning, and restorative procedures, ensuring optimal oral health outcomes. Your passion for dentistry and commitment to patient well-being will drive positive experiences and foster trust within our community. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills in a supportive setting that values excellence, innovation, and compassionate care.

Duties

• Perform a wide range of general dental procedures including examinations, cleanings, fillings, crowns, bridges, and extractions with precision and care.
• Conduct thorough patient assessments utilizing dental terminology and medical diagnosis techniques to develop effective treatment plans.
• Utilize dental imaging technology and knowledge of anatomy to diagnose oral health issues accurately.
• Execute specialized treatments such as root canal therapy, dental implants, orthodontics, prosthodontics, endodontics, and oral surgery when necessary.
• Maintain detailed medical records and documentation in compliance with HIPAA and state healthcare regulations.
• Apply infection control protocols and aseptic techniques to ensure patient safety during all procedures.
• Communicate clearly with patients about their diagnoses, treatment options, and post-treatment care to foster understanding and trust.
• Collaborate with team members using dental office software such as Epic, Eaglesoft, Dentrix to streamline patient management and medical documentation.
• Assist in dental fabrication processes and support other clinical staff during four-handed dentistry procedures for efficiency.
• Stay current on advancements in general dentistry practices and adhere to all healthcare diagnosis standards.

Qualifications

• Valid state licensure as a General Dentist with active DEA registration if applicable.
• Proven experience in dental office or clinic settings with a strong understanding of dental terminology and medical terminology.
• Proficiency in dental software platforms such as Epic, Eaglesoft or Dentrix is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in pediatric dentistry, including pediatric dentistry techniques and pediatric patient care.
• Knowledge of infection control standards and aseptic technique essential for safe practice environments.
• Ability to perform complex procedures like dental extractions, root canal therapy, oral surgery, prosthodontics, orthodontics, and dental implants confidently.
• Excellent client communication skills with the ability to explain diagnoses clearly and compassionately.
• Strong understanding of HIPAA regulations along with state healthcare laws governing medical documentation and patient privacy.
• Familiarity with medical imaging techniques used for diagnosis purposes.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development in general dentistry disciplines including endodontics and anesthesiology.

Join us as an Associate General Dentist where your skills will make a meaningful difference in patients' lives while advancing your career in a vibrant healthcare environment!

Pay: From $138,695.56 per year

Work Location: In person

Patient treatment planning • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Fabrication • Direct patient care • Dentistry • Customer communication • Anatomy knowledge • Dental diagnosis • Dental office • Prosthodontics • Part-time • Medical law • Dental care patient counseling • Dental License • In-person customer service • Root canal therapy • Working with pediatric populations • Crowns placement • Practice management software • HIPAA • Patient safety measures implementation • Full-time • Care documentation • Clinic experience • Imaging studies • Mid-level • Diagnostic radiology • State healthcare regulations • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Dental fillings • Initial patient assessment • Dental prophylaxis • One-on-one patient counseling • Dental terminology • Records management • Healthcare privacy protection • Dental implants • Dentrix • Eaglesoft • Pediatrics • DEA License • Health information regulatory compliance • Contract • Health record tracking • Dental extractions • Dental treatment planning • Patient consultations • Four handed dentistry • Operating medical imaging equipment • Healthcare diagnosis • Patient counseling • In-person • Aseptic technique • Patient treatment • Pediatric dentistry • Clinical documentation standards • Patient education • Oral surgery • Managing patient records • Internship • Communication skills • Medical imaging interpretation