Associate Dentist

Associate Dentist

Smile Arts Dental, Oklahoma City

Schedule: M-Th 8am to 5pm

$800 per day daily rate for 90 days OR 30% production could result in a range of $300k - $350k first year

Medical, In House Dental, Vision, 401k (matching), Vacation, Holiday pay.

• Patient Examination and Diagnosis:
• Conduct thorough oral examinations using tools like X-rays, dental probes, and mirrors to diagnose dental conditions like cavities, gum disease, or oral cancer.
• Treatment Planning:
• Develop comprehensive treatment plans based on patient needs, considering factors like oral health history, current condition, and patient's lifestyle preferences.
• Dental Procedures:
• Perform various dental treatments which include:
• Cleaning, scaling, and polishing teeth.
• Filling cavities with materials like amalgam, composite, or gold.
• Root canal therapy to treat infected teeth.
• Extractions of teeth when necessary.
• Fitting and placement of dental prosthetics like crowns, bridges, dentures, or implants.
• Orthodontic treatments such as braces or clear aligners for teeth alignment.
• Implant placement and restoration
• Preventive Care:
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices, diet, and lifestyle choices that affect dental health.
• Administer fluoride treatments or sealants to prevent decay.
• Cosmetic Dentistry:
• Offer cosmetic procedures such as teeth whitening, veneers, or contouring to improve the appearance of teeth.
• Emergency Care:
• Handle dental emergencies like abscesses, broken teeth, or severe pain.
• Record Keeping:
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, including treatment plans, progress notes, and medical histories.
• Patient Consultation and Counseling:
• Discuss treatment options with patients, explaining procedures, potential outcomes, and costs.
• Counsel patients on the impact of their habits (like smoking or poor nutrition) on oral health.
• Use of Technology:
• Stay updated with and utilize modern dental technologies for diagnosis, treatment, and patient comfort (e.g., digital X-rays, intraoral cameras, CAD/CAM for on-site crown fabrication).
• Management of Dental Practice (for those in private practice):
• Oversee staff, manage inventory, ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, and handle administrative tasks.
• Continuing Education:
• Participate in ongoing professional development to keep up with the latest dental practices, technologies, and materials.
• Ethical Practice:
• Adhere to medical ethics, particularly in terms of patient confidentiality, informed consent, and professional conduct.
• Collaboration:
• Work with dental hygienists, dental assistants, and other healthcare professionals to provide integrity.
• Benefits: Health Insurance, Malpractice Insurance, Paid Time Off

Requirements

Experience with CEREC, same day crowns

Team Player

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $300,000.00 - $350,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person