Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Licensed Associate Dentist to join our vibrant dental team. This dynamic role offers the opportunity to provide exceptional patient care across a broad spectrum of dental services, utilizing your expertise in general dentistry and specialized procedures. As a key member of our clinic, you will deliver comprehensive dental assessments, diagnoses, and treatments while fostering positive patient relationships. Your passion for dentistry and commitment to excellence will help us uphold our reputation for outstanding oral health care. This paid position is ideal for a motivated professional eager to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment.
Duties
- Perform thorough patient assessments, including medical and dental history reviews, oral examinations, and diagnostic imaging using advanced tools such as digital X-rays and 3D imaging technology.
- Diagnose dental conditions accurately by applying your knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, and medical terminology to develop effective treatment plans.
- Deliver a wide range of general dentistry services including dental restorations, root canal therapy, dental extractions, prosthodontics, orthodontics, and oral surgery procedures.
- Conduct pediatric dentistry treatments with sensitivity and expertise for young patients requiring specialized care in pediatrics or pediatric dentistry.
- Utilize electronic health record systems such as Epic, Eaglesoft, Dentrix to document patient encounters meticulously while adhering to HIPAA regulations and state healthcare laws.
- Maintain strict infection control protocols using aseptic techniques and adhere to OSHA standards to ensure a safe clinical environment.
- Collaborate with team members in four-handed dentistry practices to optimize efficiency and patient comfort during procedures.
- Communicate clearly with patients about treatment options, post-operative care instructions, and preventive strategies to promote long-term oral health.
- Manage dental fabrication processes including crowns, bridges, implants, and other prosthetic devices with precision.
- Stay updated on the latest advancements in dental technology and techniques through ongoing education and training.
Skills
- Proficiency with practice management software such as Epic, Eaglesoft, Dentrix for scheduling, documentation, and billing purposes.
- Strong knowledge of dental diagnosis procedures combined with the ability to interpret medical imaging accurately.
- Expertise in various dental specialties including endodontics (root canals), prosthodontics (crowns & bridges), orthodontics (braces), oral surgery (extractions & implants), and pediatric dentistry.
- Excellent client communication skills to explain complex treatment plans clearly and empathetically.
- Deep understanding of infection control procedures, aseptic techniques, and OSHA standards to ensure patient safety.
- Ability to perform dental procedures efficiently while maintaining high standards of quality care within a fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with medical records management ensuring compliance with HIPAA and other healthcare regulations.
- Knowledge of anatomy relevant to oral surgery and implant placement enhances procedural success.
- Experience working in busy dental clinics or offices that prioritize patient care excellence is highly desirable.
Join us as a Licensed Associate Dentist where your skills will directly impact patients' lives through compassionate care and innovative treatment solutions!
Pay: $181,000.00 - $263,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
