Associate Dentist

Scope of Position: The Associate Dentist is responsible for delivering a distinctive patient experience to our established & growing patient base. Our dentists play a leading part in collaborating with our leadership team to ensure the highest standards of patient care & team morale.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Formulate plan of treatment for patient’s oral health & make recommendations. Diagnose & provide appropriate treatment, including restorative, crowns/bridges, root canals, extractions, implants, & cosmetic dentistry. Interpret radiographs to make informed decisions & proper judgement. Performing surgical procedures on the teeth, bone & soft tissues of the oral cavity. Advise & educate patients regarding preventative dental care, the causes & treatment of dental issues, as related. Examine patients’ medical records & make proper treatment diagnoses. Use state-of-the-art equipment to make informed decisions, such as CBCT, Intraoral Camera, etc. Educate patients on proper oral health, preventative care, & other hygiene routines. Design & fit dental prosthodontic appliances, such as bridges, crowns, retainers, etc. Collaborate with our Director of Operations & Owner Dentist to create an efficient workflow of the clinical function, & the patient experience. Comply with all OSHA & HIPAA regulations, ensuring patients treatment & concerns are adhered with strict confidentiality. Other duties as assigned by Director of Operations.

Required Skills/Abilities: Excellent written & verbal communication skills Great interpersonal skills Compassion to serve others; being a leader for our team & patients Good practical business skills; excellent decision-making skills Education/Experience: Doctorate of dental surgery or dental medicine, required. Georgia state license & malpractice insurance, required. One to three years experience in an associate role, preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Work Conditions: This position will perform duties under normal office working conditions, including the prolonged use of a computer, office equipment, and working in close proximity to others. Essential physical requirements may include standing, walking, stooping, typing, and lifting up to 25lbs.

Disclaimer: Savannah Dental is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. Compensation is commensurate with experience. Applicants receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion or other legally protected status. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a medical condition or disability, please call (912)355-8812 to speak with human resources.

Acceptable Background and References Required. Equal Opportunity/ DFWP Company Position: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employees assigned to this position and employment classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of his or her normal job scope, as needed.

Patient treatment planning • OSHA (regulatory compliance area) • Growing experience • Direct patient care • Dentistry • Customer communication • Dental diagnosis • Surgical techniques • Dental office • Dental bridge fabrication • Prosthodontics • Dental care patient counseling • General dentistry • Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) • Dental License • Root canal therapy • Crowns placement • HIPAA • Full-time • Mid-level • Intraoral cameras • Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) • Decision making • Dental implants • Dental x-ray • Doctor of Dentistry • Health information regulatory compliance • Dental equipment • Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) • Dental extractions • Dental treatment planning • Computer skills • Patient interaction • Healthcare diagnosis • Clinical confidentiality policies • Patient treatment • Patient education • Oral surgery • Communication skills • Ability to lift 25 pounds