Associate Dentist | Part Time

a-teamdentalstaffing; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Part time

Job summary

a-teamdentalstaffing in Turlock, California, is seeking an experienced Associate Dentist to provide quality patient care 2-3 days per week.

The ideal candidate will perform routine and complex dental procedures while ensuring adherence to health regulations. Responsibilities include diagnosing oral health issues, providing treatments, and educating patients on proper oral hygiene practices.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in a dental practice.
• Ability to use various dental instruments and equipment.
• Helpful and polite demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Examining patients' teeth and gums to diagnose and treat oral health issues.
• Providing dental treatments including cleanings, extractions, and fillings.
• Educating patients on good oral hygiene.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Good hand-eye coordination

Ability to work in a team

Calm in stressful situations

Education

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

State license to practice dentistry

CPR certification

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

We are looking to hire an experienced Associate Dentist to care for patients 2-3 per week and 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 after‑care 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.
• 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.

Software and Equipment

Preferred but not required: Dentrix

Business Hours

Part‑time 2‑3 days per week.

• Monday: 9AM – 5PM
• Tuesday: 9AM – 6PM
• Wednesday: 8AM – 4PM
• Thursday: 8AM – 4PM
• Friday: 8AM – 4PM
• Saturday: Optional