Associate Dentist

Overview

Join our dynamic dental team as an Associate Dentist and play a vital role in delivering exceptional oral healthcare to our diverse patient community. This exciting opportunity allows you to utilize your comprehensive dental expertise, including general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, and orthodontics, to improve smiles and boost confidence. You will perform a wide range of dental procedures, from routine cleanings to complex dental implants, ensuring each patient receives personalized, compassionate care in a modern, well-equipped clinic environment. We are committed to fostering professional growth and providing a supportive atmosphere where your skills can thrive.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough patient assessments, including medical and dental history reviews, to develop accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Perform various dental procedures such as dental restorations, extractions, root canal therapy, implants, orthodontic adjustments, and oral surgeries while adhering to aseptic techniques and infection control protocols.
• Utilize dental terminology effectively to communicate diagnoses and treatment options clearly to patients.
• Operate and interpret medical imaging tools like X-rays and digital scans to assist in precise diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Maintain meticulous medical documentation and ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and state healthcare laws for patient records.
• Collaborate with dental hygienists and office staff to deliver seamless patient care using electronic health record systems like Epic, Eaglesoft, or Dentrix.
• Educate patients on oral health practices, post-treatment care, and preventive measures to promote long-term dental wellness.

Experience

• Proven experience in general dentistry with proficiency in pediatric dentistry, oral surgery, endodontics (root canal therapy), prosthodontics (crowns, bridges), orthodontics (braces), and dental implants.
• Hands-on experience with dental office management software such as Epic, Eaglesoft or Dentrix for scheduling, documentation, and billing purposes.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy relevant to dental procedures along with medical terminology necessary for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Familiarity with infection control standards including aseptic techniques and sterilization processes within a clinical setting.
• Prior experience working in a fast-paced dental clinic environment with excellent client communication skills.
• Ability to perform complex procedures like dental extractions, oral surgery interventions, root canals, prosthetic fabrication, and orthodontic adjustments confidently.
• Knowledge of HIPAA guidelines and state healthcare regulations ensuring the confidentiality and security of all medical records.

Embark on a rewarding career where your expertise makes a tangible difference! We value dedicated professionals eager to provide top-tier patient care while advancing their skills in a vibrant clinical setting.

Pay: $131,000.00 - $350,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

Patient treatment planning • Collaborate with healthcare professionals • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Fabrication • Direct patient care • Dentistry • Customer communication • Oral hygiene • Patient scheduling systems • Anatomy knowledge • Dental diagnosis • Dental office • Prosthodontics • Part-time • Dental care patient counseling • In-person customer service • Root canal therapy • Crowns placement • HIPAA • Full-time • Care documentation • Clinic experience • Imaging studies • Mid-level • Diagnostic radiology • State healthcare regulations • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Medical scheduling • Dental insurance • Preventive health (patient care) • Initial patient assessment • Dental sterilization procedures • Patient history taking • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Records management • Electronic health record (EHR) management for billing and coding • Prosthetics • Dentrix • Eaglesoft • Pediatrics • Health information regulatory compliance • Health record tracking • Dental equipment • Dental extractions • Dental treatment planning • Operating medical imaging equipment • Healthcare diagnosis • In-person • Clinical confidentiality policies • 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 • Dental clinic experience