General Dentist - Columbia, MD

Dental Career Services; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with 4% match

Malpractice Coverage Assistance

Paid Additional Training

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a detail-oriented General Dentist in Columbia, MD. The role involves responsibilities such as treating cavities, conducting oral surgeries, and educating patients about oral hygiene. Ideal candidates should have a D.D.S. or D.M.D., be licensed in Maryland, and possess excellent communicative skills. This position offers a permanent full-time job with competitive benefits, including a 401K match and malpractice coverage assistance.

Qualifications

• Requires D.D.S. or D.M.D. from a CODA-accredited school.
• Must be licensed to practice in Maryland.
• Certified in CPR.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients on oral hygiene.
• Perform procedures for cavities and decay.
• Administer anesthetics and sedate patients.
• Create treatment plans for patients.
• Prepare and place fillings.
• Examine patients for dental and jaw diagnoses.
• Interpret x-rays and diagnostic tests.
• Sedate patients and administer anesthetics.
• Perform tooth extractions and root canals.
• Diagnose and treat oral diseases.
• Create detailed treatment plans for patients.
• Perform surgical procedures on teeth, bone, and soft tissues.
• Educate patients on aftercare and answer questions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Compassionate care

Excellent communication

Ability to work in a concentrated environment

Educate patients

Education

D.D.S. or D.M.D. from an accredited school

Licensed to practice in Maryland

CPR certification

Job description

About the job General Dentist - Columbia, MD

LOCATION: Columbia, MD

SHIFT: M-TH

JOB TYPE: Full-Time Permanent

Job Description:

We are seeking a detail-oriented, thorough, and experienced dentist to join our growing team. In this position, you will be responsible for the oral health of your patients. You will perform procedures to diagnose and treat cavities, cracked or fractured teeth, and oral diseases. You will also administer medications and anesthetics for tooth extractions, root canals, and other surgical procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Educate patients on good oral hygiene habits
• Prescribe antibiotics and pain-relieving medications
• Provide patient care for cracked or fractured teeth
• Perform procedures to treat decay and cavities
• Prepare and place fillings
• Examine patients for dental and jaw diagnoses
• Interpret x-rays and diagnostic tests
• Sedate patients and administer anesthetics
• Perform tooth extractions and root canals
• Diagnose and treat oral diseases
• Create detailed treatment plans for patients
• Perform surgical procedures on teeth, bone, and soft tissues
• Educate patients on aftercare and answer questions
• 401K with 4% match
• Established and Growing Patient Foundation
• Malpractice Coverage Assistance
• Paid Additional Training

Requirements:

• D.D.S. or D.M.D. from a school accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) and American Dental Association
• Licensed to practice in the state
• Certified in CPR
• Accurate and precise attention to detail
• Compassionate and caring of patients
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work in an intense, concentrated environment
• Calm and cool-headed with a positive attitude
• Complies with all office, local, state, and American Dental Association regulations, protocols, and procedures