Associate Dentist / 11-2004 Job in Redding 96003, California Us
Associate Dentist / 11-2004
Position Description:
Western Dental Associate Dentist's primary duties will include the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of conditions of the teeth, soft mouth tissues and the oral cavity. Associate Dentists examine patients, review x-rays, remove tooth decay, place restorations, perform extractions, repair fractured teeth, and provide other common dental treatments. Associate Dentists may perform minor oral surgery procedures, and fabricate/place dentures to replace missing teeth. They provide instruction on diet, brushing, flossing, and other aspects of oral health.
Primary Advantages of being a Western Dental Dentist:
- Training and oversight by a robust Quality Assurance program
- Ongoing one-on-one mentoring and counseling from highly-experienced dentists
- Company provided continuing education courses on a variety of dental topics from nationally renowned dentists
- State of the art dental facilities, equipment and supplies
- A steady flow of patients and the best practice management support system in the industry
- Competitive salary programs
Key Responsibilities:
- Examine, diagnose, and provide dental treatment to Western Dental patients
- Use a variety of modern dental instruments including hand tools, rotary instruments, and digital radiograph
- Ensure all OSHA, Dental Board, and WDS policies and procedures are properly followed
- Maintain proper patient treatment records
- Provide oral hygiene instructions to the patient
- Provide dental services of the quality required by Western
Dental's Quality Management Department - Ability to build good rapport with patients and staff
- Provide excellent chair side communication to enhance the patient experience
Qualifications:
- Must be a graduate from an accredited Dental Program
- Must have a valid dental license for the state in which they will practice
- Experienced Dentist preferred
- Bilingual Spanish/ English a plus but not required