What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Dentist position at Greenville Family Dentistry PA?
Associate Dentist
Schedule:
M-F 8am to 5pm
Compensation:
Potential at 30% production could result in a range of $200k - $350k first year.
- 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.
- Perform various dental treatments which include:
- 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.
- Compensation:
Potential at 30% production could result in a range of $200k - $350k first year.
Benefits:
Health Insurance
Malpractice Insurance
Paid Time Off
401K with Company Match
Salary : $200,000 - $350,000
