Locum Dentist

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Locum Dentist to join our dynamic dental team on a temporary basis. We are a tight knit team of 2 dental assistants, one hygienist and 1 front desk team member in the beautiful community of Maple Lawn in Fulton. We offer a wide range of services but the most important feature that we pride ourselves on is providing the best patient care to our patient population no matter their background.

We are looking to have the locum dentist start in November or December full time until March 2027. Part time or full time at our office is an option after the trial period. New graduate dentists are welcome to apply. This is a great office to work at your own pace at an independent level while the owner doctor is on maternity leave. Daily minimum is guaranteed to maintain quality of care.

Duties

• Perform comprehensive dental examinations, dental prophylaxis, emergencies diagnoses, and treatment planning for patients of all ages, including pediatrics.
• Utilize advanced dental software systems like Archy (cloud software)
• Conduct patient assessments with attention to medical history, dental terminology, and healthcare diagnosis to develop personalized treatment plans.
• Maintain strict infection control protocols using aseptic techniques and adhere to HIPAA regulations for patient privacy and data security.
• Communicate effectively with patients regarding their treatment options, procedures, and post-treatment care to ensure understanding and comfort.
• Document all procedures accurately in medical records while complying with state healthcare regulations and medical documentation standards.
• Collaborate seamlessly with dental assistants during four-handed dentistry procedures to optimize workflow efficiency.
• Use medical imaging tools for diagnosis and treatment planning while demonstrating knowledge of anatomy and oral structures.
• Manage dental fabrication processes when necessary for crowns, bridges, or other prosthetic devices.
• Ensure compliance with infection control protocols and maintain a sterile environment during all procedures.
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in general dentistry practices and participate in ongoing professional development.Requirements
• Valid state licensure as a Dentist with current credentials to practice in the assigned location.
• Demonstrated ability to perform dental extractions, root canal therapy, implant placements, and other complex procedures confidently.
• Excellent client communication skills with a compassionate approach toward patient care and education.
• Commitment to infection control standards including aseptic techniques and sterilization procedures.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations along with state healthcare laws governing medical records management.
• Prior experience working in diverse dental clinic settings or healthcare facilities is advantageous.

Pay: From $850.00 per day

Work Location: In person

Patient treatment planning • Patient comfort • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Record keeping • Fabrication • Dentistry • Customer communication • Temporary • Anatomy knowledge • Dental diagnosis • Dental office • Dental bridge fabrication • Prosthodontics • Part-time • Medical law • Dental care patient counseling • Post-session clinical documentation • Medical software • Dental License • Root canal therapy • Working with pediatric populations • Crowns placement • HIPAA • Full-time • Care documentation • Clinic experience • Imaging studies • Mid-level • Diagnostic radiology • State healthcare regulations • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Initial patient assessment • Dental sterilization procedures • Dental prophylaxis • Patient history taking • One-on-one patient counseling • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Prosthetics • Healthcare privacy protection • Dental implants • Health information regulatory compliance • Parental leave • 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 • Patient treatment • Pediatric dentistry • Clinical documentation standards • Patient education • Oral surgery • Managing patient records • Radiology • Communication skills • Dental clinic experience