Lead General Dentist

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and patient-focused Lead General Dentist to provide high-quality dental care while supporting clinical coordination, team collaboration, and consistent standards of treatment. The successful candidate will demonstrate sound clinical judgment, effective leadership, strong communication skills, and a commitment to patient comfort, safety, and ethical care.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive examinations, diagnoses, treatment planning, and general dental procedures.
• Provide preventive, restorative, and emergency dental care within the scope of licensure.
• Review medical and dental histories and maintain accurate, timely patient records.
• Explain diagnoses, treatment options, procedures, risks, and aftercare instructions clearly to patients.
• Lead and support the clinical team in delivering care that follows current clinical standards, safety requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Coordinate with dental assistants, hygienists, laboratory personnel, and other team members to support efficient patient care and accurate, well-fitting restorations and prosthetic treatments.
• Provide clinical guidance, support team communication, and encourage consistent adherence to established procedures.
• Monitor treatment outcomes and arrange appropriate follow-up care.
• Support quality-improvement activities, continuing education, and the adoption of effective clinical practices.
• Maintain a clean, organized, professional, and patient-focused treatment environment.
• Protect patient confidentiality and promote a respectful, collaborative workplace.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Doctor of Dental Surgery or Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from an accredited program.
• Current authorization to practice dentistry in the applicable jurisdiction.
• Strong knowledge of general dentistry, diagnosis, treatment planning, restorative care, and infection control.
• Demonstrated ability to guide or lead a dental team effectively.
• Excellent communication, patient-care, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail, clinical judgment, organizational ability, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with clinical and dental laboratory team members.
• Commitment to ethical practice, patient confidentiality, regulatory compliance, and high-quality care.