General Dentist

Open Health Care Clinic; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Open Health Care Clinic in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a General Dentist to deliver comprehensive dental care in a community-focused setting. The role involves examinations, diagnosis, treatment planning, restorative and preventive services, and patient education.

You will work on-site with a multidisciplinary team and support walk-in and scheduled patients across extended hours. The position emphasizes infection control, accurate documentation, and collaboration with other healthcare

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD from an accredited institution.
• Active Louisiana dental license or eligibility to obtain one.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Experience in community health or serving patients with varying financial/insurance status is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive dental care including examinations, diagnosis, treatment planning, restorative and preventive services.
• Perform routine and complex dental treatments and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Counsel patients on oral health practices and coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Clinical dentistry

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Infection control

Clinical documentation

Education

DDS or DMD

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Company Description

Open Health Care Clinic is a community-focused healthcare provider committed to building a brighter future for the patients it serves. The clinic offers extensive educational opportunities, comprehensive services, and broader access to quality care. From pediatrics and dental care to endocrinology, Open Health Care Clinic delivers advanced medical services for every stage of life, regardless of a patient’s financial or insurance status. The clinic provides extended hours, weekend appointments, and welcomes walk-ins to ensure care is accessible and convenient for the community.

Role Description

The General Dentist is a full-time, on-site role based in Baton Rouge, LA. This position is responsible for providing comprehensive dental care, including examinations, diagnosis, treatment planning, restorative procedures, preventive care, and patient education. The General Dentist will perform routine and complex dental treatments, collaborate with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care, and maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation. The role includes counseling patients on oral health practices, ensuring adherence to infection control and safety protocols, and supporting walk-in and scheduled patients across extended hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Clinical dentistry skills, including diagnosis, treatment planning, restorative care, and preventive services.
• Proficiency in patient communication, education, and counseling to support diverse populations.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary healthcare team and coordinate care across services.
• Strong attention to detail, adherence to infection control standards, and accurate clinical documentation.
• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from an accredited institution.
• Active, unrestricted dental license in the state of Louisiana or eligibility to obtain one.
• Current CPR/BLS certification and familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Experience in community health or serving patients with varying financial and insurance status is beneficial.