Associate Dentist

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Associate Dentist to join our dynamic dental team. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive dental care to patients of all ages, ensuring optimal oral health and patient satisfaction. Your expertise in general dentistry and specialized procedures will help transform smiles and improve lives. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a modern, well-equipped clinic where your clinical skills and compassionate approach will make a meaningful difference. As an Associate Dentist, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality dental services while adhering to all regulatory standards and maintaining excellent patient relationships.

Duties

• Perform a wide range of dental procedures including dental examinations, cleanings, restorations, extractions, root canal therapy, prosthodontics, orthodontics, oral surgery, and implant placements.
• Conduct thorough patient assessments utilizing medical and dental history reviews, clinical examinations, and diagnostic imaging to develop personalized treatment plans.
• Diagnose dental conditions accurately using dental terminology and medical diagnosis techniques; communicate findings clearly to patients.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and state healthcare laws by maintaining accurate medical documentation and medical records.
• Implement infection control protocols using aseptic techniques to prevent cross-contamination during procedures.
• Utilize dental software such as Epic, Eaglesoft, or Dentrix for scheduling, charting, billing, and managing patient data efficiently.
• Collaborate with team members in four-handed dentistry practices to enhance workflow efficiency and patient comfort.
• Educate patients on oral health care practices, treatment options, and post-procedure care to promote ongoing dental health.
• Maintain a sterile environment through proper infection control procedures and adherence to OSHA standards.
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, endodontics, orthodontics, prosthodontics, and oral surgery to provide cutting-edge care.

Skills

• Proficiency with dental practice management software such as Epic, Eaglesoft, or Dentrix.
• Strong knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, medical imaging techniques, and infection control standards.
• Experience with pediatric dentistry and providing care for children is highly desirable.
• Skilled in performing complex procedures including dental implants, root canal therapy, extractions, orthodontics, and prosthodontics.
• Excellent client communication skills with the ability to explain treatment plans clearly and empathetically.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with a focus on patient care quality.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and state healthcare requirements for legal compliance in medical documentation.
• Familiarity with dental fabrication processes for crowns or bridges is a plus.
• Strong understanding of medical terminology related to healthcare diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Commitment to infection prevention practices and maintaining a safe clinical environment through aseptic techniques.

Join our team as an Associate Dentist where your expertise will help shape healthier smiles while advancing your career in a supportive environment dedicated to excellence in patient care!

Pay: From $600.00 per day

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

Safe work practices • Patient treatment planning • Collaborate with healthcare professionals • Patient comfort • Fabrication • Dentistry • Customer communication • Patient scheduling systems • Anatomy knowledge • Cross-contamination prevention • Dental diagnosis • Dental office • Prosthodontics • Part-time • Medical law • Dental care patient counseling • Radiology diagnostics • Dental License • BLS Certification • Regulatory compliance • In-person customer service • Root canal therapy • Contamination control • Working with pediatric populations • Crowns placement • Practice management software • HIPAA • Restoration • Care documentation • Mid-level • Diagnostic radiology • State healthcare regulations • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Health insurance • Medical scheduling • Preventive health (patient care) • Initial patient assessment • Sterile field contamination management • Dental prophylaxis • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Records management • Data management • Dental implants • Dentrix • Eaglesoft • Pediatrics • DEA License • Health information regulatory compliance • Health record tracking • Patient billing • Dental extractions • Dental treatment planning • Four handed dentistry • Computer skills • Patient interaction • Healthcare diagnosis • Health information management • Patient counseling • In-person • Patient treatment • Pediatric dentistry • Clinical documentation standards • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Oral surgery • Managing patient records • Radiology • Communication skills • Flexible schedule • Medical imaging interpretation • Open Dental