Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Sign-On Bonus Available
Cherry Tree Dental Office | La Crosse, Wisconsin Area
Full-Time | Established Referral Network | Exceptional Earning Potential

Are you looking for an opportunity to practice at the top of your license while enjoying the support of a thriving, patient-centered organization? Cherry Tree Dental is seeking an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon to join our growing team serving the beautiful La Crosse, Wisconsin region.

This is an exceptional opportunity to build a rewarding surgical practice supported by an extensive referral network, experienced clinical teams, and a collaborative group of general dentists dedicated to delivering outstanding patient care.

Whether you are an experienced surgeon or a graduating resident, you'll find the clinical autonomy, resources, and support needed to thrive professionally while making a meaningful impact on the patients and communities you serve.

Why Join Cherry Tree Dental?
At Cherry Tree Dental, we believe our providers deserve the freedom to focus on patient care while we provide the operational support needed to succeed.

What We Offer

Sign-On Bonus Available
High earning potential with compensation based on a percentage of collections or guaranteed minimum—whichever is greater
Established patient base and strong referral relationships
Modern technology and clinical resources
Collaborative environment with experienced dentists
Professional autonomy with administrative support
Opportunities for continued professional growth
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Health Insurance with significant employer premium contributions
Employer-paid Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions
100% vested employer contribution to 401(k)
Continuing Education (CE) reimbursement
Student loan repayment
409A (deferred compensation)
Up to 4 weeks of vacation in your first year
Up to 12 weeks of parental leave
Paid holidays
Employer-paid malpractice insurance
Employer-paid basic life and long-term disability insurance
About the Role
The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon diagnoses and surgically treats conditions of the mouth, jaw and face, working closely with referring general dentist, specialists and the clinical team to deliver safe, coordinated care.

Key Responsibilities
Consultation and surgical care:
Perform comprehensive consultations, evaluations, and pre-surgical workups, including review of medical history, imaging (CBCT, panoramic, periapical), and laboratory findings. Work in close collaboration with the restorative doctor and other specialists involved in interdisciplinary care to aid in optimal outcomes.
Understand and manage patients’ underlying medical history.
Effectively manage patient expectations and experiences.
Perform dentoalveolar surgical procedures, including but not limited to simple and surgical extractions, alveoloplasty, tori removal, and corrective surgeries.
Remove impacted teeth, including third molars, and expose and bond impacted teeth in coordination with orthodontists.
Place dental implants and perform associated bone grafting, sinus augmentation, ridge preservation and soft-tissue procedures.
When applicable, perform full-arch implant surgery (e.g., All-on-X) in coordination with the restorative dentist.
Manage odontogenic infections and diagnose and treat oral pathologies.
Perform biopsies, manage specimens and coordinate with oral pathology labs on diagnosis and follow-up.
Administer local anesthesia, IV sedation and nitrous oxide to patients as needed. Administration of anesthesia services would be consistent with permit level held.
Monitor patients throughout sedation, including pulse oximetry and capnography, manage the airway and recovery, and discharge patients using established criteria.
Make sure emergency drugs and equipment are checked and ready and lead the team's response to medical emergencies in the office, including use of the emergency kit and AED.
Prescribe medications, including antibiotics and analgesics, in line with state rules and PDMP requirements, and follow opioid stewardship practices.
Manage perioperative and postoperative care, including complications, follow-up visits, and timely communication with patients and referring providers.
Send consult findings and operative reports to referring dentists and coordinate the restorative handoff.
Patient communication:
Explain diagnoses, treatment options, benefits, risks and alternatives, including no treatment, so patients can give informed consent. Coordinate with the front office on financial and insurance questions.
Give clear pre- and post-operative instructions, both verbal and written.
Respond to patient questions and concerns promptly and professionally.
Documentation and compliance:
Keep accurate, timely clinical records and treatment notes in the practice management system.
Document informed consent before treatment, and informed refusal when a patient declines recommended care.
Follow OSHA, CDC infection-control, HIPAA and state dental board requirements.
Code procedures accurately (CDT) to support correct billing and insurance claims.
Leadership and practice support:
Direct and supervise surgical assistants and sedation-trained staff within their legal scope of practice.
Take part in team meetings, case reviews, quality-improvement and safety programs.
Serve as a surgical resource for CTD general dentists, including case reviews, consults and training.
Support practice production goals while putting patient needs first.

Qualifications
Graduate with a D.M.D. or D.D.S. from an accredited university.
Completion of an accredited residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery or integrated MD/OMFS pathway.
Board certified or board eligible (ABOMS) preferred.
Current, unrestricted dental license in state practicing, or eligible to obtain one before start date.
Active DEA registration, and state controlled-substance registration where required.
Current BLS and ACLS certification, and PALS if sedating pediatric patients.
Anesthesia/Sedation Permit appropriate to scope of practice.
Hospital privileges, if applicable.
Eligible for professional liability coverage under CTD’s policy.
Proficient with dental software for charting, treatment planning, clinical notes, etc.
Ability to use various dental instruments and equipment.
Sound clinical judgment and the ability to make quick decisions in emergencies.
Clear, compassionate communication with patients, families and team members.

If you're seeking a practice environment where you can focus on delivering exceptional surgical care, collaborate with outstanding colleagues, and enjoy a strong quality of life in the scenic La Crosse region, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Cherry Tree Dental and become part of a team committed to clinical excellence, professional growth, and exceptional patient care.
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Pain medicine • Patient and family consultation • Dentistry • Patient follow-up care • Basic airway management • Continuing education credits • Preoperative patient preparation • Surgical techniques • Dental office • Patient question and concern management • Prosthodontics • Surgery • Informed consent • Dental care patient counseling • Post-session clinical documentation • Health savings account • OSHA • PALS Certification • Team leadership • Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) • Dental License • BLS Certification • Loan repayment program • Practice management software • HIPAA • Full-time • Disability insurance • Care documentation • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification • Diagnostic evaluation • Health insurance • Working with individuals in post-surgery recovery • Dental insurance • 401(k) • Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) • Patient history taking • Records management • Charge capture (medical billing) • Medical treatment knowledge • Clinical training • Anesthesiology • Team training • Dental x-ray • Quality improvement • Informed consent procedures implementation • Compliance documentation • Doctor of Dentistry • Perioperative Care • Arterial oxygen saturation (SaO2) monitoring • Pediatrics • DEA License • Parental leave • Dental equipment • Medical coding for surgical records • Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) • Dental extractions • Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning • Pathology • Dental treatment planning • Patient care leadership • Sinus lifts • Prescribing medications • Healthcare infection prevention and control compliance expertise • Clinical team leadership • Vision insurance • Patient sedation monitoring • Tissue and biopsy sample collection and handling • Senior level • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Oral surgery • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) • Managing patient records • Care coordination • Clinical consent forms • Procedural Sedation • Patient emergency assistance • Malpractice insurance • Local anesthesia • Collaboration with surgical teams • Signing bonus