DOL Associate Dentist

Go Dental; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Go Dental seeks a licensed dentist to diagnose and treat dental diseases and injuries in patients. You will examine x-rays, create comprehensive treatment plans, and perform procedures from fillings to extractions in a high‑quality clinical setting.

Role includes administering anesthesia, prescribing medications, and mentoring dental staff. A DDS/DMD/DDM or foreign equivalent and Texas licensure are required for this practice.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Dentist in Texas.
• Doctorate Degree in Dental Surgery (DDS), Dental Medicine (DDM), or Medical Dentistry (DMD) or foreign equivalent.
• Ability to diagnose oral diseases and develop treatment plans.
• Educate patients on oral health and preventive care.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose oral diseases and examine x-rays to determine treatment needs.
• Remove decay, fill cavities, repair cracked teeth, and perform extractions as needed.
• Administer anesthetics and perform surgical procedures on teeth, bone, and soft tissues.
• Prescribe antibiotics or other medications and monitor patient progress.
• Mentor, train, and supervise dental paraprofessionals.

Skills

Diagnosing oral diseases

Treatment planning

Patient education

Education

DDS / DMD / DDM or foreign equivalent

Licensed Dentist in Texas

Job description

Diagnose and treat problems with the patient teeth, gums, and related parts of the mouth. Provide advice and instruction on taking care of the teeth and gums and on diet choices that affect oral health. As the Dentist, responsible for the following duties: Diagnosing oral diseases. Examine x-rays and interpret diagnostic tests of teeth, gums, the jaw, and nearby areas in order to diagnose problems. Remove decay from teeth and fill cavities. Repair cracked or fractured teeth and remove teeth. Place sealants or whitening agents on teeth. Administer anesthetics to keep patients from feeling pain during procedures. Performing surgical procedures on the teeth, bone, and soft tissues of the oral cavity. Prescribe antibiotics or other medications. Monitoring growth and development of the teeth and jaws. Make models and measurements for dental appliances, such as dentures, to fit patients. Promoting oral health and disease prevention. Creating treatment plans to maintain or restore the oral health of their patients. Teach patients about diets, flossing, the use of fluoride, and other aspects of dental care. As the Dentist, conduct client appointments and examinations. Diagnose and prescribe treatment plans to clients. Responsible for case management and client education. Mentor, train, and develop all dental paraprofessionals. Required to be licensed as a Dentist in the state of Texas and have at minimum a Doctorate Degree in Dental Surgery (DDS), Dental Medicine (DDM), or Medical Dentistry (DMD) or a foreign equivalent.