Associate Dentist

i4 Dental Lab; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

i4 Dental Lab is seeking an Associate Dentist to provide high-quality dental care and support comprehensive treatment.

The successful candidate will demonstrate clinical judgment, strong communication, and a commitment to patient comfort, safety, and ethical care. Responsibilities include exams, diagnoses, planning, preventive, restorative and emergency care, and coordination with the lab and clinical team.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD from an accredited program.
• Current licensure to practice dentistry.
• Strong knowledge of general dentistry and infection control.
• Excellent communication and patient-care skills.
• Ability to work with dental team and lab staff.
• Commitment to ethical practice and patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Perform exams, diagnoses, treatment planning, and general dental procedures.
• Provide preventive, restorative, and emergency dental care within licensure.
• Review medical and dental histories and maintain patient records.
• Explain diagnoses and treatment options clearly to patients.
• Deliver care following clinical standards and safety requirements.
• Coordinate with dental laboratory and clinical team for restorations.
• Monitor treatment outcomes and arrange follow-up care.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional treatment environment.
• Participate in team communication, CE, and quality improvement.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

DDS/DMD

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and patient-focused Associate Dentist to provide high-quality dental care and support the delivery of comprehensive treatment. The successful candidate will demonstrate sound clinical judgment, strong communication skills, and a commitment to patient comfort, safety, and ethical care.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform examinations, diagnoses, treatment planning, and general dental procedures.
• Provide preventive, restorative, and emergency dental care within the scope of licensure.
• Review medical and dental histories and maintain accurate, timely patient records.
• Explain diagnoses, treatment options, procedures, risks, and aftercare instructions clearly to patients.
• Deliver care that follows current clinical standards, safety requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Coordinate with dental laboratory and clinical team members to support accurate, well-fitting restorations and prosthetic treatments.
• Monitor treatment outcomes and arrange appropriate follow-up care.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional treatment environment.
• Participate in team communication, continuing education, and quality-improvement activities.

Qualifications And Requirements

• Doctor of Dental Surgery or Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from an accredited program.
• Current authorization to practice dentistry in the applicable jurisdiction.
• Strong knowledge of general dentistry, diagnosis, treatment planning, and infection control.
• Excellent communication and patient-care skills.
• Strong attention to detail, clinical judgment, and organizational ability.
• Ability to work effectively with dental assistants, hygienists, laboratory personnel, and other team members.
• Commitment to ethical practice, patient confidentiality, and high-quality care.