Associate Dentist

Yellow House Dental & Implant Center - Slaton, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Slaton, TX

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Associate Dentist position at Yellow House Dental and Implant Center in Slaton, TX, involves providing high-quality dental care in a modern facility equipped with advanced technology. The role emphasizes patient comfort and satisfaction, offering a range of services from general dentistry to cosmetic procedures. The practice fosters a collaborative environment that encourages continuous learning and professional development, making it suitable for entry-level candidates.

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
• Administer Nitrous Oxide as needed
• 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

Requirements

• 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

Nice-to-haves

• Interest or experience in molar endo
• Experience in cosmetic dentistry
• Experience in pediatrics

Benefits

• Relocation stipend for out of state relocation
• Potential future partnership for the right candidate