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Optimal Dental
Columbia, MD
Not specified
General DentistPart Time

Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled General Dentist to join our vibrant dental team. In this role, you will provide comprehensive dental care to patients of all ages, ensuring optimal oral health and patient satisfaction. Your expertise in general dentistry, combined with your ability to communicate effectively and deliver compassionate care, will help foster a positive environment for patients and staff alike. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to utilize your clinical skills while contributing to the overall well-being of our community.

Duties

  • Perform thorough patient assessments, including medical and dental history reviews, oral examinations, and diagnostic imaging using advanced medical imaging technology.
  • Diagnose dental conditions accurately through the application of dental terminology and healthcare diagnosis principles.
  • Deliver a wide range of dental treatments such as dental restorations, extractions, root canal therapy, prosthodontics, orthodontics, oral surgery, and dental implants.
  • Utilize electronic health record systems like Open dental for documentation of medical records and treatment plans while maintaining HIPAA compliance and adhering to state healthcare regulations.
  • Practice infection control protocols using aseptic techniques to ensure patient safety during procedures.
  • Collaborate with dental specialists when necessary for complex cases involving endodontics or pediatric dentistry.
  • Communicate clearly with patients regarding treatment options, procedures, and post-care instructions to enhance client communication and satisfaction.
  • Maintain a clean and organized dental office environment while following all infection control standards.
  • Stay updated on advancements in general dentistry practices and technologies to continually improve patient care quality.

Qualifications

  • Valid state license to practice dentistry with current certification in anesthesiology and pediatric dentistry preferred.
  • Proven experience in general dentistry or dental clinic experience demonstrating proficiency in dental diagnosis, dental fabrication, and oral surgery procedures
  • Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy knowledge relevant to dentistry, and infection control standards.
  • Excellent client communication skills with a compassionate approach toward patient care.
  • Ability to perform dental extractions, root canal therapy, orthodontics, endodontics, prosthodontics, and implant placements confidently.
  • Familiarity with medical imaging techniques and the use of dental equipment for diagnosis and treatment planning.
  • Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and state healthcare laws ensuring compliance at all times.

Join our team as a General Dentist where your expertise will directly impact the oral health of our community! We value energetic professionals committed to delivering exceptional patient care within a supportive environment that encourages growth and excellence in the field of dentistry.

Pay: From $650.00 per day

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

Benefits

Patient treatment planning • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Fabrication • Direct patient care • Dentistry • Customer communication • Anatomy knowledge • Dental diagnosis • Dental office • Prosthodontics • Part-time • Dental care patient counseling • Image acquisition for patient care • Dental License • Client rapport building • Root canal therapy • HIPAA • Restoration • Patient safety measures implementation • Care documentation • Clinic experience • Imaging studies • Mid-level • Diagnostic radiology • State healthcare regulations • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Initial patient assessment • Patient history taking • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Dental implants • Pediatrics • Health information regulatory compliance • Dental equipment • Cleaning • Dental extractions • Dental treatment planning • Patient consultations • Operating medical imaging equipment • Healthcare diagnosis • Patient counseling • In-person • Aseptic technique • Clinical confidentiality policies • Patient treatment • Pediatric dentistry • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Oral surgery • Managing patient records • Radiology • Communication skills • Flexible schedule • Medical imaging interpretation • Open Dental • Dental clinic experience

Job Details

Job Type
Part Time
Salary
Not specified
Pay terms the listing states
  • From $650/day
  • From the listing: “Pay: From $650.00 per day”
Specialty
General Dentist
Posted
October 16, 2026

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About the Employer
Optimal Dental
Lincoln, NE
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