Associate Dentist

Western Dental & Orthodontics; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office profitability incentive program

Healthcare Benefits (Medical, Dental,

Vision)

Continuing Education

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Western Dental & Orthodontics is seeking an Associate Dentist responsible for office operations and performance alongside the office business manager. The Managing Dentist oversees new patient exams, mentors new dentists, and coordinates care with Specialists.

The role requires patient-focused care, compliance with safety standards, and collaboration with corporate support teams to maintain clinical excellence and efficient workflows.

Qualifications

• DMD or DDS from an accredited dental school.
• Active, unrestricted state dental license or in the process of obtaining a license upon graduation.
• 3+ years experience as a practicing dentist.
• CPR/BLS certification.
• DEA certification.
• NPI number.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive oral examinations and evaluations to diagnose dental problems.
• Develop and implement personalized treatment plans for patients.
• Perform a wide range of procedures, including fillings, cleanings, extractions, and root canals.
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
• Maintain accurate and confidential patient records, including X-rays and treatment histories.
• Refer patients to specialists for complex treatments.
• Mentor and build good rapport with office staff.
• Partner with operational leadership to achieve production goals, uphold clinical excellence, and continuously improve workflows.
• Ensure all work is compliant with safety, OSHA, and infection control standards.

Skills

CPR/BLS certification

DEA certification

NPI number

Education

DMD or DDS from accredited dental school

Job description

Overview:

You're ready for the next level, we have a Associate Dentist position in which you are responsible for the office operations and performance along with the office business manager. The Managing Dentist performs most of the new patient exams, mentors new dentists, and coordinates care for patients with the Specialists.

Here's a few reasons why dentists love to work with us:

• Doctors have autonomy in creating treatment plans while providing direct care to their patients
• We are an established organization with an expert Clinical & operations leadership team focused on giving our patients the best experience
• Offices receive corporate support from departments including: Billing, Marketing, Call Center, Procurement, IT, Facilities, Human Resources, Legal, and more!

Benefits for FT Providers

• Office profitability incentive program
• Healthcare Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Continuing Education
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive oral examinations and evaluations to diagnose dental problems
• Develop and implement personalized treatment plans for patients
• Perform a wide range of procedures, including fillings, cleanings, extractions, and root canals
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care
• Maintain accurate and confidential patient records, including X-rays and treatment histories
• Refer patients to specialists (like orthodontists or oral surgeons) for complex treatments
• Mentor and build good rapport with office staff
• Partner with operational leadership to achieve production goals, uphold clinical excellence, and continuously improve workflows
• Ensure all work is compliant with safety, OSHA, and infection control standards

Qualifications:

Qualifications

• DMD or DDS from accredited dental school
• Active, unrestricted state dental license or in the process of obtaining a license upon graduation
• 3+ years experience as a practicing dentist
• CPR/BLS certification
• DEA certification
• NPI number

Western Dental Services, Inc. and all relevant affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers.