Associate Dentist

a-teamdentalstaffing; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 Sick Days

Medical

401K

Job summary

a-teamdentalstaffing in San Jose, CA seeks an experienced Associate Dentist to perform routine and complex dental procedures, develop treatment plans, maintain patient records, and supervise staff. The ideal candidate holds a DDS or DMD, is licensed in California, CPR certified, and has proven dental practice experience with strong communication and teamwork skills to ensure safety and quality care.

The role requires delivering preventive and cosmetic dental procedures, educating patients, and

Qualifications

• Must hold DDS or DMD degree.
• Current license to practice dentistry in California.
• CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat oral health issues.
• Perform exams with X-ray imaging and treatments.
• Provide routine cleanings, extractions, fillings, crowns, veneers.
• Administer local anesthesia as needed.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and aftercare.
• Perform oral cancer screenings.
• Prescribe antibiotics and pain relief as required.
• Ensure sterilization of instruments and equipment.
• Take impressions for mouthguards and dentures.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Hand-eye coordination

CPR certification

Education

DDS/DMD

CA Dental License

Tools

Open Dental

Job description

We are looking to hire an experienced Associate Dentist to perform routine and complex dental procedures on patients according to their oral health needs and cosmetic concerns. The Associate Dentist's responsibilities include developing suitable treatment plans for patients, keeping an accurate record of all appointments, diagnoses, and treatments, and answering patients' questions. You should also be able to oversee the work of the technical and administrative staff. Ultimately, the exceptional Associate Dentist that we are seeking should demonstrate excellent communication skills and ensure that health and safety regulations are adhered to always.

Associate Dentist Responsibilities

• Examining patients' teeth and gums to diagnose and treat various oral health issues.
• Utilizing X-rays and computer-generated imaging to assist with examinations.
• Providing dental treatments to patients, including routine cleanings, extractions, dental fillings, cavity, and tooth decay treatments, teeth whitening, bonding, and applications of dental crowns, caps, and veneers.
• Administering local anesthesia to patients as needed.
• Educating patients on good oral hygiene practices and advising them on proper aftercare following certain dental procedures.
• Performing oral cancer screenings.
• Prescribing antibiotics and pain medications to patients as required.
• Ensuring that all dental instruments and equipment are sterilized before each use.
• Taking impressions of patients' mouths for the fabrication of customized mouthguards and dentures.

Requirements

• Doctor of dental surgery (DDS) or doctor of medicine in dentistry (DMD).
• State license to practice dentistry.
• CPR certification.
• Proven experience working in a dental practice.
• The ability to use various dental instruments and equipment.
• The ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• The ability to work in a team.
• Good hand-eye coordination.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Helpful and polite.

Software and Equipment

Preferred but not required: Open Dental

Benefits

• 10 Sick Days Medical Dental 401K