General Dentist
POSITION TYPE: Dentistry
SPECIALTY UNIT: General Dentist
LOCATION: Colchester, VT
JOB TYPE: Full-Time Permanent
Job Description:
We are seeking a detail-oriented, thorough, and experienced dentist to join our growing team. In this position, you will be responsible for the oral health of your patients. You will perform procedures to diagnose and treat cavities, cracked or fractured teeth, and oral diseases. You will also administer medications and anesthetics for tooth extractions, root canals, and other surgical procedures. This is a tight-nit community and our client is searching for a long-term candidate that would ideally like to be an equity partner in the future. The practice is only in-network with a few PPO plans and does a mix of bread and butter dentistry in addition to crown, bridge, cosmetic procedures, implants, etc
Responsibilities:
- Educate patients on good oral hygiene habits
- Prescribe antibiotics and pain-relieving medications
- Provide patient care for cracked or fractured teeth
- Perform procedures to treat decay and cavities
- Prepare and place fillings
- Examine patients for dental and jaw diagnoses
- Create models for dental appliances
- Interpret x-rays and diagnostic tests
- Sedate patients and administer anesthetics
- Perform tooth extractions and root canals
- Diagnose and treat oral diseases
- Create detailed treatment plans for patients
- Perform surgical procedures on teeth, bone, and soft tissues
- Educate patients on aftercare and answer questions
Job Benefits:
- 35% of collections
- Clinical Freedom and Treatment Autonomy
- Established and Growing Patient Foundation
- Doctor Career Path to Partnership
- Full Benefits Offered – Healthcare & Dental Benefits, 401K
- Student Loan Repayment Plan
- Continued Education Reimbursement,
- Group Practice Camaraderie – Strong mentorship program and free membership to Seattle Study Club
Requirements:
- D.S. or D.M.D. from a school accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) and American Dental Association
- Licensed to practice in the state
- Certified in CPR
- Accurate and precise attention to detail
- Compassionate and caring of patients
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Able to work in an intense, concentrated environment
- Calm and cool-headed with a positive attitude
- Complies with all office, local, state, and American Dental Association regulations, protocols, and procedures