Associate Dentist

Smile Time Dental; Sacramento, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Smile Time Dental operates multiple clinics across the Sacramento and Bay Area regions in California, offering comprehensive dental care for patients of all ages. The role involves performing general and pediatric dentistry, conducting exams, and developing tailored treatment plans.

Travel between counties is required to cover the employer’s clinics. The position emphasizes preventive care, restorative procedures, and coordination with specialists, alongside strict infection control and

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD degree required.
• Willing to travel to Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado, and San Joaquin counties.
• Health insurance, life insurance, paid time off, and vision insurance provided.

Responsibilities

• Perform general dentistry and comprehensive exams for pediatric/adolescent patients.
• Assess oral tissues, dentition development, occlusion, and craniofacial growth patterns.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient age and health status.
• Provide preventive services (prophylaxis, fluoride, sealants) and restorative procedures.
• Coordinate referrals to dental specialists and maintain accurate EHR documentation.

Education

DDS or DMD degree

Job description

Multiple locations in the Sacramento and Bay Area

Perform general dentistry in oral health; conduct comprehensive oral examinations for pediatric/ adolescent patients; assess oral tissues, dentition development, occlusion, craniofacial growth patterns; review/interpret patient medical/dental histories to identify systemic conditions, risk factors, contraindications affecting dental treatment; diagnose dental conditions using clinical evaluations, intraoral examinations, diagnostic imaging such as digital radiographs, bitewing X-rays; develop individualized treatment plans based on patient age, developmental stage, oral health status, behavioral considerations; provide preventive dental services (oral prophylaxis, fluoride treatments, sealant application, anticipatory guidance); perform restorative dental procedures (composite restorations, stainless steel crowns, pulpotomies, management of early childhood cavities; manage dental trauma cases involving primary and permanent dentition (stabilization, restoration, or referrals as clinically indicated); utilize dental technologies/equipment [digital radiography systems, electronic dental records (EHR), intraoral cameras, rotary instruments]; administer/monitor local anesthesia, behavior management techniques appropriate for pediatric patients; maintain strict infection control protocols (sterilization of instruments, compliance with OSHA, CDC, state dental board regulations; educate patients, parents/guardians on oral hygiene practices, nutrition counseling, cavities; prevention/long-term oral health maintenance; identify cases requiring specialty care (e.g., orthodontics, oral surgery, endodontics); coordinate referrals to appropriate dental specialists; document clinical findings, diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures accurately within electronic dental record system; collaborate with dental assistants, hygienists, administrative staff to ensure efficient clinical workflow/continuity of care; provide clinical guidance/professional input regarding technical performance/skill development of dental auxiliary staff; participate in clinical staff meetings, quality assurance initiatives, continuing education activities to maintain professional competency/compliance; uphold professional, ethical, and moral standards established by the American Dental Association and applicable licensing authorities. Multiple worksites: Employer’s dental clinics located throughout CA Counties: Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado, & San Joaquin. Travel: Regular travel between employer’s worksites within listed counties required. Salary range from $111,238 to $222,600 per year.

Requirements

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree (or foreign equivalent)
• Willing to travel to Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado, & San Joaquin counties.
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance