Endodontist

DirectDental; Spring Valley (CA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 277,000; Full time

Job summary

DirectDental is seeking a knowledgeable and experienced Endodontist to join our practice in California. The successful candidate will diagnose patients and perform endodontic procedures, including non-surgical root canals and surgeries, while maintaining professional relationships with referring dentists.

Applicants should have a DDS/DMD, completed endodontic residency, and a valid dental license; ABEs are preferred.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD degree required.
• Post-doctoral residency in endodontics completed.
• ABE certification preferred.
• Proven experience as an Endodontist.
• Excellent communication and patient care skills.

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 and endodontic surgeries as needed.
• Replanting teeth and maintaining teeth after root canal procedures.
• Completing diagnoses, treatment, and progress notes for each patient.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Empathetic patient care

Education

DDS or DMD

Endodontics residency

License to practice dentistry

ABE Certification preferred

Job description

We are looking for a knowledgeable and experienced Endodontist to join our practice.

Our Endodontist can diagnose patients and perform various dental procedures involving the interior of the tooth. In addition, 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 updated on 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.

Endodontist Duties and 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 containing calcium deposits, assisting in making accurate diagnoses, and treating 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.
• Replanting teeth that have been knocked out of patients’ mouths.
• Completing a comprehensive diagnosis, treatment, and progress notes on each patient.

Endodontist Requirements and Qualifications

• 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.
• Certification through the American Board of Endodontics (ABE) is preferred.
• Proven experience working as an Endodontist.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Patient and empathetic disposition.

Compensation:

• $1/day