Associate Dentist Part Time
A-Team Dental Staffing L.L.C·Modesto, California
A-Team Dental Staffing L.L.C·Modesto, California
The Associate Dentist will perform routine and complex dental procedures, developing suitable treatment plans, maintaining accurate patient records, and overseeing technical and administrative staff. Key duties include examining teeth, diagnosing issues using imaging, providing various treatments like fillings and root canals, and ensuring health and safety regulations are followed.
We are looking to hire an experienced Associate Dentist to perform routine and complex dental procedures on patients according to their oral health needs and cosmetic concerns.
The Associate Dentist’s responsibilities include developing suitable treatment plans for patients, keeping an accurate record of all appointments, diagnoses, and treatments, and answering patients’ questions.
You should also be able to oversee the work of the technical and administrative staff.
To be successful as an Associate Dentist, you should be able to use all dental instruments effectively and equipment without injuring patients.
Ultimately, an exceptional Associate Dentist should demonstrate excellent communication skills and ensure that health and safety regulations are adhered to always.
Associate Dentist 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.
Certified to complete Implant Surgeries Ability for complete Molar Root Canal Therapy Ability to complete Surgical Extractions
Benefits: 10 Sick Days Medical- 50% Dental Cal Savers Retirement
Market context
In California, dental assistant roles with orthodontic experience are often competitive because employers typically look for candidates who can step into patient flow, imaging, and chairside support with minimal onboarding. For this role, a valid RDA license and X-ray license are required, and orthodontic experience is essential. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit, then confirm your licensure and orthodontic background before applying.
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