General Dentist

Company: Oakpoint - Columbia
Location: West Columbia
Posted on: March 31, 2025

Job Description:

Our busy practice is growing, and we are seeking a skilled dentist to assist our patients in achieving optimum oral health! You should have the experience, current licensure in good standing, a caring bedside manner, and effective communication skills. We offer a range of benefits, a highly trained clinical staff, and a support staff to help you stay focused on providing high-quality dentistry. If you're looking to work alongside some of the best doctors and staff available, we'd like to connect. Please apply today!

Responsibilities:

--- Oversee associate dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, and administrative staff, and communicate with support staff regarding patient care plans
--- Coordinate and perform preventive dental care treatments such as sealants, x-rays, flossing, fillings, and fluoride applications, and cosmetic dental services such as whitening when indicated
--- Instruct patients on the use of recommended devices for orthodontics and dental appliances, such as dentures and retainers and educate on the importance of good oral hygiene
--- Identify oral diseases and provide appropriate treatment for common dental problems including cleanings, restoration, root canals, and surgical extractions
--- Seek consultation with dental specialists, such as pediatric dentists, orthodontists, endodontists, or periodontists when appropriate


Qualifications:

--- Board Eligible and/or Board Certified in General Dentistry
--- Great communication skills and bedside manner are vital
--- Up-to-date knowledge of dental standards and guidelines, public health standards, and dental medicine trends and advances is desired
--- A Doctor of Dental Surgery/DDS or Doctor of Dental Medicine/ DMD degree from an ADA accredited dental school, and a Bachelor's degree are required
--- Current and unrestricted state license in good standing
--- Years of experience working with restorative cases & surgical procedures

About Company:
Our modern and updated facility uses state-of-the-art technology and our approach to patient care ensures client safety and satisfaction.

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