General Dentist

Altius Dental • Hereford, TX

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About The Position

Altius Dental is seeking a General Dentist to provide high-quality patient care in a collaborative clinical environment. The role involves comprehensive examinations and diagnosis, creating individualized treatment plans, and performing a broad range of dental procedures, including restorations, extractions, root canal therapy, implants, and oral surgery. The dentist will communicate diagnoses and care instructions to patients, maintain accurate records, follow privacy and infection-control requirements, and work with clinical team members using four-handed dentistry techniques. The posting describes flexible working hours and ongoing learning across general dentistry and related specialties.

Requirements

• Valid state dental license.
• Experience in general dentistry within a dental clinic or office setting.
• Strong knowledge of dental and medical terminology and anatomy relevant to oral health.
• Proficiency in dental extractions, implants, endodontics including root canals, prosthodontics, and oral surgery procedures.
• Familiarity with infection-control standards and aseptic techniques.
• Ability to communicate clearly and compassionately with patients of all ages, including pediatric populations.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and state healthcare laws governing dental practice operations.
• Experience with medical imaging technology used for diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Commitment to exceptional patient care and compliance with healthcare regulations and ethical standards.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with dental office management software such as Epic, Eaglesoft, or Dentrix.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive dental examinations and diagnoses using medical imaging and dental terminology.
• Perform restorations, extractions, root canal therapy, implants, and oral surgeries using appropriate precision and aseptic techniques.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient assessments and diagnoses.
• Comply with HIPAA regulations and state healthcare policies to protect patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation and dental records.
• Explain diagnoses, treatment options, and post-treatment care instructions to patients.
• Follow infection-control protocols and sterilization procedures.
• Collaborate with team members using four-handed dentistry techniques.
• Stay current with advancements in general dentistry, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, and other specialties through ongoing education.

Benefits

• Monthly guarantee of $20,000 to $25,000.
• Adjusted production compensation starting at 30%; monthly/daily rate and adjusted production may be negotiated.
• Sign-on bonus up to $20,000.
• $1,200 per year for malpractice reimbursement.
• $1,200 per year allowance for continuing education courses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed