Associate Dentist - Full Time

a-teamdentalstaffing; San Clemente (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Vacation pay

Holiday pay

401(k)

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

A-Team Dental Staffing has partnered with an established private dental practice in San Clemente, California, to recruit an experienced Associate Dentist for an immediate full-time, direct-hire opportunity.

The practice offers general, cosmetic, restorative, implant and endodontic dentistry across eight operatories. The ideal candidate is a seasoned clinician who can independently perform all aspects of general dentistry, place implants, and manage full-mouth cosmetic and restorative cases.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school.
• Active and unrestricted California dental license.
• Current DEA registration.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Current professional liability insurance.
• Several years of clinical experience strongly preferred.
• Implant placement experience required.
• Experience completing full-mouth cosmetic and restorative cases required.
• Comfortable diagnosing and performing select endodontic cases.
• Strong surgical, restorative, and treatment-planning skills.
• Confident presenting comprehensive treatment plans.
• Excellent communication and patient-education skills.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced practice.
• Dependable, productive, ethical, and outcome-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive examinations and diagnose dental conditions.
• Develop and clearly present comprehensive treatment plans.
• Provide all aspects of general and restorative dentistry.
• Perform crowns, bridges, composite restorations, extractions, and removable prosthodontics.
• Place and restore dental implants.
• Diagnose and complete full-mouth cosmetic and restorative cases.
• Perform select endodontic procedures.
• Provide fixed and removable implant-retained restorations.
• Deliver Invisalign and other appropriate clear-aligner treatments.
• Manage emergency dental cases.
• Educate patients regarding their diagnoses and treatment options.
• Maintain complete and accurate clinical documentation.
• Collaborate effectively with the clinical and administrative teams.
• Provide compassionate, ethical, and patient-centered care.
• Maintain high standards of clinical quality, productivity, and case acceptance.
• Follow OSHA, HIPAA, infection-control, and practice safety requirements.

Skills

Independent dentistry

Implant placement

Cosmetic dentistry

Endodontic procedures

General dentistry

Treatment planning

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Education

DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school

Tools

Dentrix Practice by Numbers

Dendtio digital imaging

Papaya 3D imaging

Neodent and Straumann implant systems

EdgeEndo endodontic system

Job description

Experienced Associate Dentist – Immediate Opening San Clemente, California | Full-Time | W-2 | Up to $950 Per Diem or 30% of Production

A-Team Dental Staffing has partnered with an established private dental practice in San Clemente, California, to recruit a seasoned Associate Dentist for an immediate, full-time, direct-hire opportunity.

This established two-provider practice offers comprehensive general, cosmetic, restorative, implant, and endodontic dentistry.

The ideal candidate is an experienced, well-rounded clinician who can independently perform all aspects of general dentistry, place implants, complete full-mouth cosmetic cases, and perform select endodontic procedures.

Schedule Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Full-time W-2 position

Team members arrive approximately 10 minutes before the first patient

Immediate opening

Compensation Up to $950 per diem or 30% of production

Compensation structure based on experience and clinical capabilities

Additional compensation details will be discussed during the interview

Practice Environment

Established for approximately 20 years

Two-provider private practice

Eight operatories

Approximately five team members

PPO, HMO, and fee-for-service patient base

Fast-paced, results-driven, and outcome-oriented environment

Comprehensive general, cosmetic, restorative, implant, and endodontic services

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive examinations and diagnose dental conditions
• Develop and clearly present comprehensive treatment plans
• Provide all aspects of general and restorative dentistry
• Perform crowns, bridges, composite restorations, extractions, and removable prosthodontics
• Place and restore dental implants
• Diagnose and complete full-mouth cosmetic and restorative cases
• Perform select endodontic procedures
• Provide fixed and removable implant-retained restorations
• Deliver Invisalign and other appropriate clear-aligner treatments
• Manage emergency dental cases
• Educate patients regarding their diagnoses and treatment options
• Maintain complete and accurate clinical documentation
• Collaborate effectively with the clinical and administrative teams
• Provide compassionate, ethical, and patient-centered care
• Maintain high standards of clinical quality, productivity, and case acceptance
• Follow OSHA, HIPAA, infection-control, and practice safety requirements

Software and Technology

• Dentrix Practice by Numbers
• Dendtio digital imaging
• Papaya 3D imaging
• Neodent and Straumann implant systems
• EdgeEndo endodontic system

This opportunity is ideal for a seasoned dentist seeking a long-term position with strong earning potential and the ability to provide comprehensive care without being limited to basic general dentistry.

Requirements

• DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
• Active and unrestricted California dental license
• Current DEA registration
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Current professional liability insurance
• Several years of clinical experience strongly preferred
• Must be proficient in comprehensive general dentistry
• Implant placement experience required
• Experience completing full-mouth cosmetic and restorative cases required
• Comfortable diagnosing and performing select endodontic cases
• Strong surgical, restorative, and treatment-planning skills
• Confident presenting comprehensive treatment plans
• Excellent communication and patient-education skills
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced practice
• Dependable, productive, ethical, and outcome-oriented

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Vacation pay
• Holiday pay
• 401(k)
• Bonus opportunities
• Benefits subject to the practice’s eligibility requirements