Associate Dentist

divh2Job Opportunity/h2pWe are looking to hire an experienced Associate Dentist to perform routine and complex dental procedures on patients according to their oral health needs and cosmetic concerns. The Associate Dentists responsibilities include developing suitable treatment plans for patients, keeping an accurate record of all appointments, diagnoses, and treatments, and answering patients questions. You should also be able to oversee the work of the technical and administrative staff. Ultimately, the exceptional Associate Dentist that we are seeking should demonstrate excellent communication skills and ensure that health and safety regulations are adhered to always./ppAssociate Dentist Responsibilities:/pulliExamining patients teeth and gums to diagnose and treat various oral health issues./liliUtilizing X-rays and computer-generated imaging to assist with examinations./liliProviding dental treatments to patients, including routine cleanings, extractions, dental fillings, cavity, and tooth decay treatments, teeth whitening, bonding, and applications of dental crowns, caps, and veneers./liliAdministering local anesthesia to patients as needed./liliEducating patients on good oral hygiene practices and advising them on proper aftercare following certain dental procedures./liliPerforming oral cancer screenings./liliPrescribing antibiotics and pain medications to patients as required./liliEnsuring that all dental instruments and equipment are sterilized before each use./liliTaking impressions of patients mouths for the fabrication of customized mouthguards and dentures./li/ulpRequirements:/pulliDoctor of dental surgery (DDS) or doctor of medicine in dentistry (DMD)./liliState license to practice dentistry./liliCPR certification./liliProven experience working in a dental practice./liliThe ability to use various dental instruments and equipment./liliThe ability to remain calm in stressful situations./liliThe ability to work in a team./liliGood hand-eye coordination./liliExcellent communication skills./liliHelpful and polite./li/ulpSoftware and Equipment: Preferred but not required: Open Dental/ppBenefits:/pulli10 Sick Days/liliMedical/liliDental/lili401K/li/ulpA-Team Dental Staffing LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment./p/div