General Dentist

ACHE; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

Job summary

University Dental Associates seeks a General Dentist to provide comprehensive clinical care including exams, cleanings, restorative and cosmetic procedures. The dentist will diagnose and treat oral health conditions, develop treatment plans, and educate patients on preventative care.

You will collaborate with hygienists and assistants, maintain accurate records, and ensure adherence to infection control and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Active DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school.
• Current state dental license in good standing.
• Current DEA registration for prescription authority.
• CPR/BLS certification.
• Malpractice insurance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive dental exams, cleanings, and diagnostic evaluations.
• Diagnose and treat oral diseases using restorative and cosmetic procedures.
• Develop and explain individualized treatment plans to patients.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and preventative care.
• Collaborate with hygienists, assistants, and front office staff to ensure efficient patient flow.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records.
• Adhere to infection control and safety protocols.
• Use radiographic imaging to support diagnosis and treatment.
• Participate in continuing education to maintain clinical skills.

Skills

Clinical dentistry

Diagnosis and treatment planning

Digital radiography

Local anesthesia

Patient education

Education

DDS or DMD

Current state dental license

DEA registration

CPR/BLS certification

Malpractice insurance eligibility

Tools

Practice management software

Digital radiography software

Job description

About the Role

University Dental Associates seeks a General Dentist to provide comprehensive clinical care including exams, cleanings, restorative and cosmetic procedures. The dentist will diagnose and treat oral health conditions, develop treatment plans, and educate patients on preventative care. Working in a patient-focused, professional environment, you’ll collaborate with hygienists and assistants, maintain accurate records, and ensure adherence to infection control and safety standards. This role offers opportunities to build long-term patient relationships, participate in continuing education, and contribute to high-quality, reliable dental care.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive dental exams, cleanings, and diagnostic evaluations
• Diagnose and treat oral diseases and conditions using restorative and cosmetic procedures
• Develop and explain individualized treatment plans to patients
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, preventative care, and post-treatment instructions
• Collaborate with hygienists, assistants, and front office staff to ensure efficient patient flow
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and patient records
• Adhere to infection control, sterilization, and safety protocols
• Use dental technologies and radiographic imaging to support diagnosis and treatment
• Participate in continuing education to maintain and enhance clinical skills
• Support a patient-focused culture emphasizing quality care and long-term relationships
• Restorative dentistry (fillings, crowns, bridges)
• Preventive dentistry and prophylaxis planning
• Diagnostic skills and treatment planning
• Digital radiography and imaging interpretation
• Local anesthesia administration
• Infection control and sterilization procedures
• Endodontic and simple extraction techniques
• Dental charting and electronic health records
• Patient education and communication
• Cosmetic dentistry procedures (whitening, veneers)

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k

Qualifications

• Active DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school
• Current state dental license in good standing
• Current DEA registration for prescription authority
• CPR/BLS certification
• Malpractice insurance eligibility
• Experience with digital radiography and practice management software preferred