Associate Dentist
Columbia, SC
Full Time
Experienced
We’re looking for an Associate Dentist to join our growing team. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, and are looking for someone who is passionate about dentistry and providing quality care to our patients.
Associate Dentist Duties:
- Appeal to, assist, and assist patients with dental problems, including diagnoses, treatment planning, and dental maintenance
- Perform diagnostic and preventative dentistry, including cleanings, polishing, fluoride treatment, sealants, X-rays, and other diagnostic and preventative procedures
- Perform cosmetic dental procedures, including veneers, crowns, bridges, inlays, and dentures
- Manage treatment planning, treatment implementation, and follow-up care to ensure clinical excellence
- Communicate and collaborate with patients, other members of dental team, and other departments
- Take responsibility for performing in a continuing, timely, and cost-efficient manner
- Attend continuing education programs and conventions to remain current with best practices
- Maintain all equipment in a neat, orderly, and sanitary fashion
Associate Dentist Responsibilities:
- Perform all duties of a dentist, including performing a complete oral examination, diagnosing and treating dental problems, and providing preventative and restorative care
- Maintain and update patient records
- Perform dental procedures with precision and care, including root canals, extractions, scaling and root planing, fillings, and periodontal treatment
- Assist dentists during office visits
- Makes intra-oral and extra-oral radiographic examinations, and performs basic and advanced laboratory work
- Communicate clearly and effectively with patients, co-workers, and other members of the dental team
- Perform RCx, sedations, IM sedations, and any other dental procedures that the dentist deems necessary
- Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for both patients and dentists
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements And Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- Demonstrated excellence in clinical practice; a commitment to lifelong learning; and a desire to make a difference in the lives of others
- Excellent clinical, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills in English
- Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills, and demonstrated ability to work independently
you’ll enjoy:
- Mentorship from an Owner Dentist and peer Associate Dentists
- Industry-leading continuing education with over 600 hours of CE
- Collaboration with in-house specialists
- Fully digitized practices equipped with the latest proven CAD/CAM technology
- EPIC health records system for patient management in cooperation with other healthcare providers
- Option for true practice ownership
Benefits:
- Competitive Compensation and Benefit Package
- Healthcare Benefits (Medical, Prescription Drugs, Dental and Vision)
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Offices equipped with the latest dental technology
- Malpractice Insurance
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