Associate Dentist | Part Time

A-Team Dental Staffing L.L.C; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

A-Team Dental Staffing LLC in Turlock, CA is seeking an experienced Associate Dentist to care for patients 2-3 days per week, performing routine and complex dental procedures according to patient needs and cosmetic concerns. The Associate Dentist will develop treatment plans, maintain accurate records, and address patient questions.

The ideal candidate holds a DDS or DMD, CPR certification, and proven experience in a dental practice; proficiency with instruments and equipment is essential.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD required.
• CPR certification.
• Proven experience in a dental practice.
• Ability to use dental instruments and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Examine and diagnose patients to plan treatments.
• Perform routine and complex dental procedures as needed.
• Develop treatment plans and maintain accurate records.
• Educate patients on oral health and aftercare.
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed.

Skills

Excellent communication

Calm under pressure

Team player

Hand-eye coordination

Education

DDS or DMD

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Turlock, United States | Posted on 08/23/2024

• City Turlock
• State/Province California
• Country United States

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.

• 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

Requirements

• Doctor of dental surgery (DDS) or doctor of medicine in dentistry (DMD).
  
• 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.
  
• Helpful and polite.
  

Software and Equipment: Preferred but not required:

• 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:

• Dentrix
  

BUSINESS HOURS: PART TIME 2-3 DAYS PER WEEK

Monday:

9AM - 5PM

Tuesday:

9AM - 6PM

8AM - 4PM

Thursday:

8AM - 4PM

Friday:

8AM - 4PM

Saturday: Optional

A-Team Dental Staffing LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.