Associate Dentist - DDS/DMD

Position Summary:

Under indirect supervision or independently, the Associate Dentist diagnoses and treats problems with patient teeth and tissues of the mouth. Additionally, they provide patient guidance to prevent future oral problems. Moreover, the Associate Dentist designs treatment options for patients with other support personnel. Furthermore, they serve as an expert in preparing dental plans. This position must provide patient and practice support services. These services include, but are not limited to, personal assistance, medical attention, and emotional support.

Essential Functions:

• Examine patient mouths for diagnosis of oral health, training, and treatment needs;
• Provide treatment in accordance with standards of care, to include but not limited to:
  • Visual exams.
  • X-ray reviews.
  • Removing tooth decay.
  • Filling cavities.
  • Applying sealants.
  • Administering anesthetics.
  • Repair of fractured teeth.
  • Tooth extractions.
  • Corrective surgery to patient gums and bones for gum diseases.
  • Prepare and measure to create models to fit and finish composite/amalgam restorations.
  • Replace teeth.
  • Write prescriptions for antibiotics and pain, as necessary.
  • General oral care.
• Refers to specialists, as needed
• Manage asepsis, infection, using and maintaining hazard control protocols as established by OSHA and office standards.
• Must always represent the practice in a professional, pleasant, and cooperative manner.
• Must maintain regular, consistent, and punctual attendance in accordance with assigned schedule and time off policies.
• Must be able to comfortably and efficiently handle multiple deadlines and task assignments.
• Must be able to work both independently and cooperatively in team settings.
• Occasionally there may be some travel, by car or plane, required for you to participate in continuing education or seminars.
• Other duties and tasks, as assigned periodically.

Success Factors:

• Always maintain the highest level of confidentiality to HIPAA standards.
• Adhere to strict safety guidelines and procedures to OSHA and office standards.
• Must be comfortable seeing and able to maintain a professional demeanor and attitude while working around blood and smells that may be unpleasant.
• Must be detail-oriented to work efficiently in small spaces and maintain patient comfort and satisfaction.
• Must meet all assigned production goals without sacrificing patient comfort or satisfaction.
• You must be flexible and understand that your job duties may change from time to time and that you may be asked to “help out” in other areas of the office or lab.
• Must excel in forward-thinking to anticipate the needs of patients, as well as, guiding assistants during exams and treatments.
• Must demonstrate active listening – Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Must demonstrate good reading comprehension – Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Must demonstrate excellent communication skills – Talking to others to convey information effectively, provide patient education, and respond to patient questions simply and effectively.
• Equipment Maintenance – Performing routine maintenance on dental equipment to maintain and adjust, as necessary.

Experience and Education:

• Bachelors of Science Degree.
• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
• Current Licensure and good standing with American Dental Association (ADA)