Associate Dentist

Job Summary:

Position Overview

• Role: Part-Time Associate Dentist
• Setting: General Private Practice
• Schedule: Flexible part-time hours (1-3 days per week)
• Compensation: Daily Rate and/or Percentage of collection (Negotiable)
• Reports To: Owner Dentist

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Care: Perform comprehensive oral exams, full-mouth evaluations, and accurate diagnoses.
• General Procedures: Deliver high-quality restorative and preventive treatments, including composites/fillings, crowns, bridges, extractions, and basic endodontics.
• Treatment Planning: Develop customized, patient-centric treatment plans and explain options clearly to patients.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with dental hygienists, dental assistants, and front-office staff to maintain smooth daily patient flow.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate clinical notes and records in practice management software (Dentrix) while strictly adhering to OSHA, HIPAA, and infection control standards.
• Patient Retention & Education: Build long-term trust and rapport with patients, encouraging preventive care and treatment compliance.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (MDM/DMD) from an accredited dental school.
• Licensure: Active state dental license in good standing (plus required local or state sedation/specialty permits if applicable).
• Certifications: Current CPR/BLS certification.
• DEA Registration: Active DEA registration for prescribing controlled substances.

Pay: $75,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance

Work Location: In person