Associate Dentist

Overview

Join our dynamic dental team as an Associate Dentist and play a vital role in delivering exceptional oral healthcare to diverse patient populations. This exciting opportunity allows you to utilize your clinical expertise, foster patient relationships, and contribute to a welcoming, professional environment. We are committed to supporting your growth while ensuring comprehensive patient care through modern technology and best practices. As an Associate Dentist, you will be instrumental in diagnosing, treating, and educating patients on their dental health, all within a collaborative team setting.

Duties

• Perform comprehensive dental examinations, including patient assessment and diagnosis using advanced medical imaging and dental terminology.
• Develop and implement personalized treatment plans for a wide range of procedures such as dental restorations, extractions, root canal therapy, implants, orthodontics, prosthodontics, and oral surgery.
• Conduct general dentistry procedures with precision, adhering to infection control protocols and aseptic techniques to ensure patient safety.
• Utilize dental software systems like Epic, Eaglesoft, or Dentrix for accurate medical documentation and management of dental records in compliance with HIPAA and state healthcare regulations.
• Communicate effectively with patients to explain diagnoses, treatment options, and post-procedure care while fostering a positive patient experience.
• Collaborate with the dental team to ensure efficient clinic operations, including assisting in dental fabrication and maintaining high standards of infection control.
• Stay current with advancements in dental techniques and technologies to provide the highest quality of care.

Requirements

• Valid state license to practice dentistry with eligibility for licensure renewal.
• Proven experience in general dentistry within a dental office or clinic environment; familiarity with dental office experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in using practice management software such as Epic, Eaglesoft or Dentrix.
• Strong knowledge of dental diagnosis, medical terminology, oral surgery procedures, endodontics (root canal therapy), orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, and dental implants.
• Ability to perform dental extractions, prosthodontics procedures, and utilize medical imaging tools effectively.
• Excellent patient communication skills with the ability to educate patients on their oral health care needs.
• Ability to design and mill crowns or interest to learn.
• Knowledge of infection control standards and aseptic techniques essential for safe practice.
• Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and medical documentation requirements.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.

Join us as an Associate Dentist where your expertise will make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives! We value dedicated professionals committed to delivering outstanding care while advancing their skills through ongoing learning opportunities.

Expected hours: 10.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Education:

• Doctorate (Required)

License/Certification:

• Dental License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Patient treatment planning • Collaborate with healthcare professionals • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Fabrication • Direct patient care • Dentistry • Teamwork • Dental diagnosis • Dental office • Prosthodontics • Doctoral degree • Part-time • Dental care patient counseling • Health savings account • Image acquisition for patient care • Dental License • Root canal therapy • Crowns placement • Practice management software • HIPAA • Patient safety measures implementation • Full-time • Care documentation • Clinic experience • Imaging studies • Mid-level • Diagnostic radiology • State healthcare regulations • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Health insurance • Dental insurance • 401(k) • Dental terminology • Records management • Paid time off • Dentrix • Eaglesoft • Health information regulatory compliance • Health record tracking • Dental equipment • Dental extractions • Dental treatment planning • Operating medical imaging equipment • Patient interaction • Healthcare diagnosis • Patient counseling • In-person • Employee discount • Aseptic technique • Patient treatment • Pediatric dentistry • Clinical documentation standards • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Oral surgery • Managing patient records • Communication skills • Flexible schedule • Medical imaging interpretation • Physical assessments • Life insurance