Dentist

Join Our Growing Dental Team – Associate Dentist Opportunity

We are looking for a dedicated and skilled Associate Dentist to become a valued member of our dynamic, patient-centered team. If you have a passion for delivering exceptional dental care and enjoy educating patients while ensuring their comfort, we want to hear from you!

As part of our team, you'll work in a collaborative, supportive environment where patient care is always the top priority. We believe in treating our patients like family and are committed to creating a warm, welcoming space for them. You will have the opportunity to diagnose and treat dental issues, perform a wide range of dental procedures, and build lasting relationships with patients in a practice that values ethics, professionalism, and quality care.

What We Offer:

• A positive, team-oriented work environment where collaboration is key
• Opportunities for continued professional development and excellent mentorship
• Access to state-of-the-art equipment and advanced dental technology
• A chance to truly make a difference in the lives of patients and the community
• Competitive compensation and benefits package, with room for growth

Ideal Candidate:

• A trustworthy and hard-working individual
• Passionate about providing high-quality care with a focus on patient education
• Strong ethical character with a commitment to professional integrity both inside and outside the practice
• A team player who works well in a collaborative setting
• Focused on delivering outstanding patient experiences and building long-term relationships

Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and treat a variety of dental conditions
• Perform various dental procedures in a safe and efficient manner
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, treatment plans, and preventative care
• Maintain accurate patient records in accordance with safety and infection control protocols

If you're looking for a fulfilling position where your skills and expertise are valued, and you can grow both personally and professionally, we would love to meet you!

Duties

Patient Care:

(1) Provides general dental care by cleaning teeth (e.g., performs thorough and gentle prophylaxis to patients; performs scaling, root planing and selective polishing for patients as needed; and polishes restorations; identifies and evaluates patient’s tooth decay); fills patients’ cavities, as needed; and provides whitening treatments.

(2) Takes radiographs of patients, as needed; accurately charts each patient’s periodontal health; applies cavity-preventative agents, such as fluorides and sealants.

(3) Reviews x-ray images including CBCT captured in the office to determine the health of the teeth and potential areas of concern and reasons for any referrals.

(4) Administers local anesthetics, as required; places medicaments subgingivally (under the gum line) for dental and oral disease treatment; performs endodontic therapy for anteriors, premolars, and molars; repairs and/or removes problematic and chipped/cracked teeth.

(5) Creates crowns, partials, and dentures by taking impressions; scans patient’s dental work and assesses its clinical acceptability; repairs dentures and/or partials onsite, as needed.

(6) Communicates with patients understandably and professionally; checks on patients' comfort during treatment and assists to reduce any patient anxiety.

(7) Accurately and appropriately records treatment(s) provided to patients; teaches proper oral hygiene techniques to patients; counsels patients on oral health, including the role of nutrition, recommendations on the best toothbrushes and toothpaste for their needs; performs other patient care tasks as assigned.

Treatment Planning:

(8) Determines options for a patient’s dental and oral concerns based upon the associate’s evaluation of the patient’s dental and oral health and related prognoses; outlines recommended dental services and associated timeframes, and estimated costs, if applicable.

(9) Refers patients to dental specialists as needed for recommended procedures including endodontics and oral surgery. (Referral should only be made after reviewing with a senior doctor.)

Records Management:

(10) Securely stores and handles patient records in compliance with practice office policies and procedures, and applicable legal requirements, such as HIPAA privacy and security regulations.

(11) Accurately records and updates patients' medical and dental histories; inputs and records patient information, including exams, tests, and diagnoses/results; and organizes and arranges patient notes, correspondence, documentation, images, treatment plans, signed consent forms, etc.

Requirements

• Degree in dental medicine (DMD or DDS) from an accredited institution
• One to three years’ experience as an associate dentist in a high-volume dental office or participation in a dental residency program, preferred

Join our team and contribute to creating beautiful smiles while ensuring the highest standards of patient care!

Benefits: Medical insurance allowance, retirement plan, loan reimbursement allowance, professional development allowance, malpractice insurance, dental license fee reimbursement

What skills should candidates have?

Cosmetic dentistry

Dental extractions

Dental office experience

EHR systems

Endodontics

Knowledge of restoring implants, and surgical placement of implants a plus

Oral surgery

Knowledge of Invisalign a plus

Pediatric dentistry

Pediatrics

Periodontics

Prosthodontics

Quality records maintenance

Teamwork