Associate Dentist

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Associate Dentist to join our vibrant dental team. In this role, you will provide comprehensive dental care to patients of all ages, ensuring optimal oral health and patient satisfaction. Your expertise in general dentistry, including restorative procedures, extractions, and preventive care, will help transform smiles and improve lives. The ideal candidate is passionate about patient care, possesses strong clinical skills, and thrives in a collaborative environment that values continuous learning and professional growth.

Duties

• Perform a wide range of dental procedures including dental examinations, cleanings, fillings, crowns, root canal therapy, extractions, and implant placements.
• Conduct thorough patient assessments utilizing medical and dental history reviews, clinical examinations, and diagnostic imaging.
• Develop personalized treatment plans based on accurate dental diagnosis and patient needs.
• Utilize dental terminology effectively to explain procedures and treatment options clearly to patients.
• Maintain detailed medical records in compliance with HIPAA regulations and state healthcare laws.
• Adhere to infection control protocols using aseptic techniques to ensure patient safety during all procedures.
• Collaborate with team members on four-handed dentistry techniques to enhance efficiency and patient comfort.
• Stay updated with advancements in general dentistry, orthodontics, prosthodontics, endodontics, pediatric dentistry, oral surgery, and dental implants.
• Use practice management software such as Epic, Eaglesoft, or Dentrix for scheduling, documentation, billing, and medical imaging management.
• Ensure compliance with all healthcare diagnosis standards and dental office policies regarding patient care and medical documentation.
• Communicate effectively with patients to foster trust and promote ongoing oral health education.

Qualifications

• Valid state dental license with eligibility to practice as an Associate Dentist.
• Proven experience in general dentistry within a dental clinic or office setting; previous experience with dental office software is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, infection control practices, and medical terminology related to dentistry.
• Proficiency in performing dental extractions, root canal therapy (endodontics), prosthodontics procedures (crowns, bridges), orthodontics basics, pediatric dentistry techniques, oral surgery, and implant placement is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with electronic health records systems such as Epic or Dentrix is a plus; experience with Eaglesoft is advantageous.
• Excellent client communication skills with the ability to explain complex procedures clearly and compassionately.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and state healthcare laws ensuring confidentiality and compliance in all patient interactions.
• Ability to work efficiently using aseptic techniques while maintaining high standards of infection control.

Join our team where your expertise will make a meaningful difference! We are committed to supporting your professional development through ongoing education opportunities while fostering a positive work environment focused on teamwork and excellence in patient care.

Pay: $193,030.50 - $248,380.81 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

Patient treatment planning • Collaborate with healthcare professionals • Patient comfort • Dentistry • Customer communication • Patient scheduling systems • Anatomy knowledge • Dental diagnosis • Dental office • Prosthodontics • Dental care patient counseling • Dental License • Root canal therapy • Crowns placement • Practice management software • HIPAA • Restoration • Radiology • Patient safety measures implementation • Full-time • Care documentation • Clinic experience • Mid-level • Diagnostic radiology • State healthcare regulations • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Medical scheduling • Dental fillings • Dental insurance • 401(k) • Preventive health (patient care) • Initial patient assessment • Dental prophylaxis • Insurance medical billing • Patient history taking • One-on-one patient counseling • Dental terminology • Records management • Medical treatment knowledge • Healthcare privacy protection • Dental implants • Dentrix • Eaglesoft • Clinical assessment documentation • Pediatrics • Health information regulatory compliance • Health record tracking • Dental extractions • Dental treatment planning • Patient consultations • Four handed dentistry • Healthcare diagnosis • Patient counseling • In-person • Aseptic technique • Pediatric dentistry • Clinical documentation standards • Patient education • Oral surgery • Managing patient records • Communication skills • Retirement plan • Dental clinic experience