Associate Dentist Part Time

a-teamdentalstaffing; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 sick days

50% medical contribution

Dental Cal Savers retirement

Job summary

a-teamdentalstaffing in Modesto, California, is seeking an experienced Associate Dentist to perform routine and complex dental procedures tailored to patients' needs. Responsibilities include creating treatment plans, maintaining accurate records, and educating patients.

Candidates should possess a DDS or DMD, a state license, and CPR certification. The position requires expertise in dental instruments, and communication skills are vital. Benefits include 10 sick days and a 50% contribution to medical/dental costs.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in a dental practice.
• Ability to administer local anesthesia.
• Certified to complete implant surgeries.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients' teeth and gums to diagnose oral health issues.
• Utilize X-rays for examinations.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices.
• Perform oral cancer screenings.
• Ensure sterilization of dental instruments.

Skills

Communication skills

Hand-eye coordination

Ability to work in a team

Calm under stress

Education

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD)

State license to practice dentistry

CPR certification

Tools

Dental instruments and equipment

Practice Web

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. To be successful as an Associate Dentist, you should be able to use all dental instruments effectively and equipment without injuring patients. Ultimately, an exceptional Associate Dentist 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, implants, root canal therapy, etc.
• 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.
• Certified to complete implant surgeries.
• Ability to complete molar root canal therapy.
• Ability to complete surgical extractions.

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: Practice Web.

Schedule and Benefits

• Days: 3 days a week.
• Hours: 8:00am–5:00pm.
• Benefits: 10 sick days, 50% medical, dental Cal Savers retirement.