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General Dentist

DirectDental
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2025
We are seeking an associate dentist with a great personality who does great dental work to join our 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.

Compensation Package

  • Based on Experience
  • Open to Negotiation

Dentist Duties And 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
  • Perform general dentistry
  • 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

Dentist Requirements And Qualifications

  • D.D.S. or D.M.D. from a school accredited by Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) and American Dental Association.
  • Certification in CPR.
  • Good interpersonal skills and communication.
  • Compassionate and caring of patients.
  • Complies with all office, local, state, and American Dental Association regulations, protocols, and procedures.

Skills

  • Cosmetic
  • General Practice
  • CEREC
  • Crown and Bridge Restorations
  • Digital Impressions
  • Implants
  • Open Dental

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