Oral Surgeon

Overview

Job Title: Part-Time Oral Surgeon

Location: San Marcos, Texas (Alligator Dental)

Schedule: 2 days/month initially, increasing to ~4 days/month

About Alligator Dental

Alligator Dental is a pediatric and orthodontic dental practice serving communities in Cibolo, Gonzales, San Marcos, and Seguin, TX.

Our mission is to provide child-centered, gentle, and high-quality dental care in a friendly and supportive environment. We treat infants, children, adolescents, and patients with special needs, and we offer services including sedation dentistry, general anesthesia, restorations, extractions, preventative care, and emergency pediatric dental treatment.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking an experienced Oral Surgeon to join our team on a part-time basis, with the opportunity to increase involvement over time.

Position Overview

We are seeking a board-certified (or board-eligible) Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon to provide surgical dental services in our Cibolo location on a part-time basis. Initially, you will be scheduled approximately 2 days per month, with the expectation to grow to 4 days per month as patient volume and demand increase. You will work alongside our pediatric dental team, providing surgical care that complements our specialty pediatric services.

Compensation & Benefits

• Support staff (surgical assistants, dental assistants, sterilization, and scheduling)
• Use of fully equipped surgical operatories
• Access to imaging (panoramic, intraoral)
• Malpractice insurance
• Opportunity to grow role and hours as practice demand increases
• Flexible scheduling to accommodate your existing commitments
  
  

Join Our Team

If you're ready to take your dental career to the next level and join a dynamic team committed to excellence, we want to hear from you! Apply now by submitting your CV or resume and optional cover letter outlining why you're the perfect fit for this position.

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a practice that values your skills and contributions. Join us in making a positive difference in the lives of our patients!

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Perform oral surgical procedures in children, adolescents, and patients with special needs, including but not limited to:
• Surgical extractions (primary teeth, permanent teeth)
• Exposure and exposure bonding of impacted teeth (e.g. unerupted canines)
• Minor alveoloplasties and bone smoothing
• Biopsies of oral soft tissues
• Management of cysts or small lesions in the jaws or oral tissues
• Treatment of trauma (lacerations, fractures, avulsions where within scope)
• Collaborate with the pediatric dental team for treatment planning, sedation or anesthesia protocols, and coordination of care.
• Assess and evaluate patients preoperatively, including reviewing radiographs, medical histories, and necessary labs.
• Provide post-operative care instructions and follow-up management (suture removal, monitoring healing, management of complications).
• Maintain accurate charting, operative notes, and compliance with all dental and surgical documentation standards.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols, infection control, sterilization processes, universal precautions, and relevant state/federal regulations.
• Participate in periodic multidisciplinary case reviews with the dental team.
• Assist with emergency surgical needs when on-site (as appropriate).
• Occasionally consult with general/pediatric dentists to provide surgical referral triage and guidance.
• Stay current with continuing education requirements and best practices in oral surgery.
  

Qualifications

Required Qualifications & Skills

• DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
• Completion of an accredited Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery residency
• Board certification or board-eligibility in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery preferred
• Active, unrestricted Texas dental license (or eligible to obtain one)
• Proficiency in pediatric oral surgery (or demonstrated experience treating children)
• Knowledge of sedation, anesthesia, and airway management (especially in pediatric setting)
• Ability to read and interpret 2D and 3D imaging (panoramic, CBCT)
• Strong diagnostic, treatment planning, and surgical judgment
• Excellent communication and bedside manner, especially with children and families
• Commitment to teamwork, collaboration, and integrating with a pediatric practice
• Adherence to HIPAA, OSHA, infection control, and safety regulations
  
  

Preferred / Desirable Attributes

• Experience working in a pediatric dental or hospital setting
• Experience with sedation/general anesthesia protocols for pediatric patients
• Familiarity with behavior management techniques for anxious or special needs children
• Ability to help expand service offerings (e.g. deeper sedation, implant support)
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage surgical support staff
• Comfortable in a growth-stage practice environment