Dental Director - Newton, MA

Job description

About the job Dental Director - Newton, MA

LOCATION: Newton, MA

Job Description

The ideal candidate must have 3+ years of demonstrated success in a fee for service practice setting along with a desire to provide direct patient care while managing day to day operations with the assistance of a proven practice management team. Significant chair-side experience, excellent team building and leadership skills are a must.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical leadership and support within the practice

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

Interpret x-rays and diagnostic tests

Sedate patients and administer anesthetics

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

Sliding scale compensation model with 90 day guaranteed base pay

Equity opportunity within the organization

Clinical Freedom and Treatment Autonomy

Established and Growing Patient Foundation

Full Benefits Offered Healthcare & Dental Benefits, 401K, Short & Long-term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance Policy

Malpractice Coverage Assistance and Discretionary Spend Allowance

Continued Education Reimbursement, Paid ADA & State Society Dues

Requirements

D.S. or D.M.D. from a school accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) and American Dental Association

3+ years of private practice experience in a fee for service environment

Licensed to practice in the state

Certified in BLS/ACLS

Accurate and precise attention to detail

Compassionate and caring of patients

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Able to work in an intense, concentrated environment

Calm and cool-headed with a positive attitude

Complies with all office, local, state, and American Dental Association regulations, protocols, and procedures

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Worksite address

newton, MA, 02165, US

Who can apply

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