Licensed Associate Dentist

Job Overview

Ringwood Family Dental is seeking a skilled and motivated Associate Dentist to join our premier fee-for-service practice in West Milford, NJ. We are proud to be one of the top-rated dental offices in the area, with over 600 five-star reviews reflecting our commitment to exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough patient assessments, including medical and dental history reviews, oral examinations, and diagnostic imaging using advanced dental technology.
• Diagnose dental issues such as cavities, periodontal disease, endodontic problems, and oral pathology with precision and clarity.
• Perform a wide range of treatments including dental restorations, extractions, root canal therapy, prosthodontics, orthodontics, oral surgery, and implant placements.
• Apply aseptic techniques and infection control procedures in accordance with HIPAA regulations and state healthcare standards to ensure patient safety.
• Collaborate with team members in four-handed dentistry practices to enhance efficiency and patient comfort during procedures.
• Communicate effectively with patients to explain diagnoses, treatment options, and post-treatment care instructions using clear dental terminology.
• Maintain accurate medical records and document all treatments in compliance with healthcare diagnosis standards and medical documentation protocols.

Requirements

• Valid state licensure as an Associate Dentist with current licensing credentials.
• Proven experience in general dentistry with proficiency in pediatric dentistry, endodontics, prosthodontics, orthodontics, oral surgery, and implant procedures.
• Familiarity with dental practice management software such as Epic, Eaglesoft, Dentrix or similar platforms.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, medical imaging techniques, infection control practices, and dental fabrication processes.
• Ability to perform routine dental extractions, anterior root canal therapy, and other procedures confidently.
• Excellent patient communication skills with a compassionate approach to patient care and education.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations along with state healthcare laws governing medical records management.
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced dental clinic environment while maintaining high standards of quality care.

Pay: $50,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Collaborate with healthcare professionals • Patient comfort • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Record keeping • Fabrication • Dentistry • Anatomy knowledge • Dental diagnosis • Dental office • Prosthodontics • Surgery • Part-time • Medical law • Dental care patient counseling • Post-session clinical documentation • Medical pre-procedure screening • Image acquisition for patient care • Dental License • Root canal therapy • Practice management software • HIPAA • Restoration • Patient safety measures implementation • Care documentation • Imaging studies • Pathology • Mid-level • Diagnostic radiology • Implant prosthodontics • State healthcare regulations • Periodontics • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Initial patient assessment • One-on-one patient counseling • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Healthcare privacy protection • Dentrix • Eaglesoft • Pediatrics • Health information regulatory compliance • Fee for service • Dental equipment • Dental extractions • Dental treatment planning • Patient consultations • Four handed dentistry • Operating medical imaging equipment • Healthcare diagnosis • Health information management • Patient counseling • In-person • Aseptic technique • Patient treatment • Pediatric dentistry • Clinical documentation standards • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Oral surgery • Managing patient records • Radiology • Communication skills