Endodontist

Guardian Dentistry Partners; Phoenixville (Chester County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Part time

Job summary

Kessler Dental Associates in Phoenixville, PA is seeking an Endodontist for a part-time position. The role involves diagnosing and treating dental pulp conditions, with duties including root canal therapy, endodontic surgery, and patient education.

The candidate should maintain high standards of patient care and communication within a professional team. Two days per month on Mondays or Wednesdays, with an annual salary between $150,000 and $175,000.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD degree and post-doctoral residency in endodontics.
• License to practice dentistry in good standing.
• ABE certification preferred.
• Proven experience as an Endodontist.

Responsibilities

• Review patients' medical history and symptoms.
• Use dental instruments and x-ray equipment to diagnose dental pain.
• Formulate treatment plans based on diagnoses.
• Perform non-surgical root canal treatments.
• Perform endodontic surgery and apicoectomies as needed.
• Maintain teeth after root canal procedures.
• Complete diagnosis, treatment and progress notes for each patient.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Empathy

Patient care

Education

DDS or DMD

Endodontics residency

Be licensed to practice dentistry

ABE certification preferred

Tools

X-ray equipment

Dental instruments

Job description

Location

Kessler Dental Associates
Endodontist – Kessler Dental Associates (Phoenixville, PA)

Part-Time

2 days per month on Mondays or Wednesdays | $150,000-$175,000 annually

Description

We are looking for a knowledgeable and experienced Endodontist to diagnose patients and perform various dental procedures involving the interior of the tooth.

The Endodontist’s responsibilities include performing intentional replantation procedures as needed, advising patients on post-surgery dental care, and prescribing suitable pain-relief medication. You should also be able to maintain relationships with dentists and other practitioners in the field.

To be successful as an Endodontist, you should be able to keep abreast of the latest developments in endodontics to ensure that patients receive the best treatment possible. Ultimately, an exceptional Endodontist should demonstrate dental proficiency, patience, and excellent communication skills at all times.

About Kessler Dental Associates

At Kessler Dental Associates, you will find the most up-to-date technology and clinical skills, balanced with personalized care and warm, friendly service. We genuinely care, and that care translates to superior service and results. The way we see it, the very best dental treatment is rendered when patients receive their care in an environment that is technologically advanced as well as warm, friendly, and compassionate. We provide continuity of care and foster genuine relationships that go beyond clinical matters while never, ever sacrificing the need to update and upgrade the technology and facilities that go into providing the highest level of care. We proudly provide quality dental care to the community of Phoenixville, PA, and surrounding areas. We are a leading practice in the area, offering full-service comprehensive and cosmetic dentistry to meet the needs of the entire family. We proudly participate with a few major dental PPO plans.

Visit our website: https://kesslerfamilydental.com/

Endodontist Responsibilities

• Reviewing patients' medical history and discussing their symptoms and concerns.
• Utilizing dental instruments and x-ray equipment to determine the cause of patients' oral pain and discomfort.
• Formulating suitable treatment plans based on the diagnosed dental condition.
• Performing non-surgical root canal treatment to treat damaged or infected tooth pulp.
• Performing endodontic surgery to clean canals that contain calcium deposits, assist in making accurate diagnoses, and treat damaged root surfaces or surrounding bone.
• Performing apicoectomies to treat persistent inflammation or infection occurring in the bony area around the end of the tooth.
• Maintaining teeth that have previously undergone root canal procedures.
• Completing a comprehensive diagnosis, treatment, and progress notes on each patient.

Endodontist Requirements

• Doctor of dental surgery (DDS) or Doctor of dental medicine (DMD) degree.
• Completion of a post-doctoral residency program in endodontics.
• License to practice dentistry, in good standing.
• Certification through the American Board of Endodontics (ABE), preferred.
• Proven experience working as an Endodontist.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• A patient and empathetic disposition.

What Patients Say About Kessler Dental Associates

• “I love all the staff at Kessler! Not only do they make the procedures painless, each of the people working there are so polite, kind, and friendly. I've gone from having hideous problems with my teeth to clean, comfortable, and smooth feelings now. I now look forward to all my cleanings just so I can find to the staff!”
• Truly wonderful people who make going to the dentist feel a little less vulnerable. They answer all your questions without any judgement. Highly recommend!
• “My visit was one of the most pleasant experiences I’ve ever had in a medical setting. Everyone was so kind, professional, and respectful. I felt very taken care of!”
• (Source: Google Reviews)

FLSA Status

Exempt

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