Associate Dentist | $40,000 Sign On Bonus

a-teamdentalstaffing; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Flexible 1099/W2 employment

Job summary

a-teamdentalstaffing is seeking an experienced Associate Dentist in Rockford, IL to perform routine and complex procedures, develop treatment plans, and maintain accurate records. The role emphasizes patient communication, safety, and team collaboration.

The candidate must have a DDS or DMD, a state license, CPR certification, and proven dental practice experience. Expect diverse clinical duties and a patient-focused approach.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD required.
• State license to practice dentistry.
• CPR certification.
• Proven experience working in a dental practice.
• Ability to use various dental instruments and equipment.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Good hand-eye coordination.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Helpful and polite.

Responsibilities

• Examining patients' teeth and gums to diagnose and treat oral health issues.
• Utilizing X-rays and imaging to assist examinations.
• Providing dental treatments including routine cleanings, fillings, crowns, veneers, and whitening.
• Administering local anesthesia as needed.
• Educating patients on oral hygiene and aftercare.
• Performing oral cancer screenings.
• Prescribing antibiotics and pain medications as required.
• Sterilizing dental instruments and equipment before use.
• Taking impressions for dentures and mouthguards.

Skills

CPR certification

Excellent communication skills

Hand-eye coordination

Team player

Education

DDS or DMD

Tools

Dentrix

Brasslor RCT system

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. 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.

Preferred but not required: Dentrix Familiar with Dental Materials preferred but not required: Brasslor RCT system 3M bonding

• Monday: 8AM - 5PM
• Tuesday: 8AM - 6PM
• Wednesday 8AM - 3PM
• Thursday: 8AM - 5PM
• Friday: 8AM - 2PM

Pay Structure: Sign On Bonus 20K 1 year 40k 2years $850.00 per diem or 35% production

Benefits Flexible with either a 1099 or W2 Employee Status