Associate Dentist - A-Team Dental Staffing L.L.C

Responsibilities:

• Examining patients' teeth and gums to diagnose and treat various oral health issues.
  
• Utilizing X-rays and computer-generated imaging to assist with examinations.
  
• Providing dental treatments to patients, including routine cleanings, extractions, dental fillings, cavity, and tooth decay treatments, teeth whitening, bonding, and applications of dental crowns, caps, and veneers, implants, root canal therapy, etc. 
  
• Administering local anesthesia to patients as needed.
  
• Educating patients on good oral hygiene practices and advising them on proper aftercare following certain dental procedures.
  
• Performing oral cancer screenings.
  
• Prescribing antibiotics and pain medications to patients as required.
  
• Ensuring that all dental instruments and equipment are sterilized before each use.
  
• Taking impressions of patients’ mouths for the fabrication of customized mouthguards and dentures.
  

• Outcome Oriented
  
• People Oriented
  

• Face Shields
  
• Hand Sanitizer Stations
  
• Sneeze Guards at Desk Locations
  
• Lab Coats- Front Desk
  
• Mask
  

Requirements

• Doctor of dental surgery (DDS) or doctor of medicine in dentistry (DMD).
  
• State license to practice dentistry.
  
• CPR certification.
  
• Proven experience working in a dental practice.
  
• The ability to use various dental instruments and equipment.
  
• The ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
  
• The ability to work in a team.
  
• Good hand-eye coordination.
  
• Excellent communication skills.
  
• Helpful and polite.
  

• Practice Web 
  

• Open Dental
  
• Dexis Software
  
• Sybron Root Canal System 
  
• Scotchbond 
  

Manual Dexterity: Beyond knowing the steps for treating caries and fractures, you will also need the physical ability to execute those techniques. That means excellent fine motor skills and manual dexterity. While each person may be born with a natural inclination in this area, you can improve on it with hand-eye coordination exercises and activities. Knitting, cross-stitching, and writing in a mirror are all great exercises to help dexterity. Problem-Solving: Dentistry is a constant puzzle. You will need to think on your feet and adjust your trajectory at a moment’s notice. Excellent treatment planning means organizing procedures by the level of urgency and addressing your patient’s financial and physical limitations. You’ll need to troubleshoot when procedures don’t go to plan and work around constraints as they arise. Work on your adaptability and stay sharp with brain games, crosswords, and other puzzle-based activities Communication: One of your main jobs as a dentist will be educating your patients. You’ll need to help them understand why they need recommended treatments and educate them on improving their oral health at home. Beyond that, your career will depend heavily on your team. Great communication with your assistant, hygienists, office manager, and the entire team can make or break your practice. Time Management: