General Dentist

We're seeking an amazing full-time General Dentist for our practice in Alamogordo, NM in May of 2027

New grads welcome!!

Beautiful contemporary practice with a solid patient base to ensure a full schedule each day with a variety of patients that provides you the ability to perform full-scope treatment. Our support staff is a highly-trained and tenured team with streamline processes. The ideal candidate for this position has a great chairside manner and is a team-player. We're passionate about providing best-in-class treatment to our patients and strive to maintain our trustworthy reputation in the community!

Our mission statement:

• To offer the highest level of care, with gentleness and empathy
• To pursue excellence through continuing education, personal and team growth, and leading technology
• To assume a leadership role as a resource to educate our patients and accept them as partners in their wellness
• To consistently deliver more than would reasonably be expected

About this position:

• Great location- 1.5 hours to El Paso, 3 hours to Albuquerque (international airport), close to one of the world's great natural wonders rises from the desert, White Sands National Park. The glistening white sands and wave-like dunes cover 275 square miles of the desert and are an incredible sight to see!
• Established practice with healthy NP flow
• 13 operatories
• PPO/FFS
• Experienced, dedicated, and highly efficient support staff that have been with us for a long time!
• Office is up-to-date with the best and latest dental technology to include Prime Scan workflow, CBCT Technology and Digital X-Rays!

Culture: Learn more about the culture from Dr Westover and team

What we offer:

• Generous sign on/ relocation bonus!
• 401(k) + Matching

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Examining patients' teeth and gums to diagnose and treat various oral health issues.
• Utilizing X-rays and computer-generated imaging to assist with examinations.
• Providing dental treatments to patients, including extractions, dental fillings, cavity, and tooth decay treatments, teeth whitening, bonding, and applications of dental crowns, and veneers.
• Administering local anesthesia to patients as needed.
• Educating patients on good oral hygiene practices and advising them on proper aftercare following certain dental procedures.
• Performing oral cancer screenings.
• Prescribing antibiotics and pain medications to patients as required.
• Ensuring that all dental instruments and equipment are sterilized before each use.
• Taking impressions of patients’ mouths for the fabrication of customized mouthguards and dentures.

Requirements:

• CPR certification
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations of the dental profession (HIPAA, OSHA, CDC etc.)
• Doctor of dental surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Medicine in dentistry (DMD)
• 1-2 years practicing preferred however, not required

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