Associate Dentist

Smile Designers; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Smile Designers seeks an Associate Dentist to join our private practice team. You will provide high-quality dental care, perform exams, and develop individualized treatment plans to meet patient needs.

This role involves restorative procedures, support for oral surgery, patient education, and strict infection control. You will work independently within a collaborative team to ensure excellent patient outcomes and thorough records.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of dentistry experience.
• DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school.
• Valid dental license to practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient exams to assess oral health.
• Develop and present treatment plans tailored to patients’ needs.
• Perform restorative dental procedures.
• Assist with oral surgery as needed.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.
• Maintain accurate and thorough patient records.
• Adhere to infection control and safety protocols.
• Collaborate effectively with dental team members.

Skills

Dentistry experience

Patient communication

Infection control

Education

DDS or DMD degree

Valid dental license to practice

Tools

Dental radiography

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

The Associate Dentist for private practice is responsible for providing high-quality dental care, performing patient exams, and developing treatment plans to address individual patient needs. This role involves a mix of restorative procedures, oral surgery support, and patient education, with a focus on maintaining accurate records and following strict infection control protocols. The Associate Dentist operates independently within a collaborative team environment to ensure excellent patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient exams to assess oral health
• Develop and present treatment plans tailored to patients’ needs
• Perform restorative dental procedures
• Assist with oral surgery as needed
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care
• Maintain accurate and thorough patient records
• Adhere to infection control and safety protocols
• Collaborate effectively with dental team members

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in dentistry
• DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school
• Valid dental license to practice

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in dental examination and oral diagnosis
• Experience in patient care and restorative dentistry
• Knowledge of endodontics and periodontics
• Skill in dental radiography
• Strong communication skills
• High attention to detail