Associate Dentist

Job Overview

Join our dental team as an Associate Dentist and deliver thoughtful, high-quality care across general and pediatric dentistry. You’ll assess patients, explain findings and treatment options, and document care accurately while working closely with clinical colleagues. Your impact: Clear assessments and coordinated treatment help patients make informed decisions and receive care suited to their needs.

Duties

• Perform patient assessments and dental diagnosis; develop and explain treatment plans using sound healthcare diagnosis and dental terminology.
• Provide general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, dental extractions, root canal therapy, and appropriate oral surgery; coordinate care involving endodontics, prosthodontics, orthodontics, and dental implants.
• Use medical imaging and anatomy knowledge to guide care; apply aseptic technique and infection control practices.
• Collaborate with assistants through four-handed dentistry and communicate clearly with patients and colleagues.
• Maintain medical documentation and medical records in compliance with HIPAA and state healthcare regulations; use practice systems such as Epic, Eaglesoft, or Dentrix.

Requirements

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree and an active dental license for the state of practice.
• Strong patient care, patient assessment, and client communication skills, with knowledge of medical terminology and anesthesiology.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and follow applicable privacy, safety, and infection control requirements.
• Dental office or dental clinic experience is preferred; familiarity with dental fabrication and the listed practice management systems is a plus.

Pay: $186,000.00 - $255,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person