Associate Dentist
Job Description
Job Overview
We are looking for a full-time or part-time Associate General Dentist to join our privately owned (non-DSO) office. We are located in beautiful Novato, California - just 25 miles North of San Francisco. We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Associate Dentist to join our dynamic dental team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in general dentistry, with a passion for delivering comprehensive patient care and improving oral health outcomes. As an Associate Dentist, you will be responsible for diagnosing dental conditions, developing treatment plans, and performing a wide range of dental procedures in a professional and compassionate manner. We have recently expanded and are in search of an associate doctor who is motivated to learn, grow, and be a part of an awesome team! Both newer grads and more experienced docs are welcome to apply.
Duties
- Conduct thorough patient assessments, including medical and dental histories, to accurately diagnose oral health issues.
- Perform various dental procedures with precision and care.
- Utilize dental imaging technology and medical terminology to support accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Ensure strict adherence to infection control protocols and aseptic techniques to maintain a safe clinical environment.
- Collaborate with team members to develop individualized treatment plans that meet patient needs while complying with HIPAA regulations and state healthcare laws.
- Maintain detailed and accurate medical records, documenting all treatments performed in accordance with healthcare diagnosis standards.
- Communicate effectively with patients to explain procedures, answer questions, and promote oral health education.
- Stay current with advancements in dental technology and techniques by participating in ongoing professional development.
Skills
- Proficiency in using dental practice management software for scheduling, documentation, and billing purposes. (Open Dental experience is a plus)
- Extensive knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, and medical terminology relevant to dentistry.
- Experience in general dentistry procedures including dental extractions, root canal therapy, dental implants, prosthodontics, orthodontics, and pediatric dentistry.
- Strong understanding of infection control practices and aseptic techniques within a clinical setting.
- Excellent client communication skills to foster trust and ensure patient comfort throughout treatments.
- Familiarity with medical imaging techniques used for diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Knowledge of healthcare diagnosis principles to identify complex oral health issues accurately.
- Experience working in a fast-paced dental office environment or clinic setting that emphasizes teamwork and high-quality patient care.
Highlights:
- Modern, high tech office with a CBCT, 2 Medit intra-oral scanners, Dexis sensors, Adec chairs, and much more.
- Daily guarantee of $800.
- High earning potential - 250k+ on 4 days a week.
- Mentorship available - implant placements, surgical guides, etc.
- 401k match, Health insurance stipend.
- Yearly CE Stipend.
- Supportive and experienced team.
Join our team as an Associate Dentist to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives by providing exceptional dental care within a supportive professional environment focused on excellence and growth!
Pay: From $800.00 per day
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
Benefits
Collaborate with healthcare professionals • Patient comfort • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Dentistry • Customer communication • Patient scheduling systems • Completing CE credits • Anatomy knowledge • Continuing education credits • Teamwork • Dental diagnosis • Dental office • Prosthodontics • Surgery • Part-time • Dental care patient counseling • Client rapport building • Root canal therapy • 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 • Medical scheduling • 401(k) • Initial patient assessment • One-on-one patient counseling • Dental terminology • Records management • Dental implants • Pediatrics • Health information regulatory compliance • Contract • Patient billing • Dental extractions • Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning • Dental treatment planning • Patient consultations • Computer skills • Healthcare diagnosis • Patient counseling • 401(k) matching • In-person • Employee discount • Patient charting • Aseptic technique • Patient treatment • Pediatric dentistry • Patient education • Oral surgery • Managing patient records • Professional development assistance • Communication skills • Flexible schedule • Medical imaging interpretation • Open Dental • Retirement plan
Job Details
- Job Type
- Part Time
- Salary
- Not specified
- Pay terms the listing states
- $800/day guarantee
- From $800/day
- From the listing: “* Daily guarantee of $800.”
- From the listing: “Pay: From $800.00 per day”
- Specialty
- General Dentist
- Posted
- October 14, 2026
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