About this opportunity
Dentive lists this General Dentist opportunity in alamogordo, New Mexico. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
We're seeking an amazing full-time General Dentist for our practice in Alamogordo, NM in May of 2027
New grads welcome!!
Beautiful contemporary practice with a solid patient base to ensure a full schedule each day with a variety of patients that provides you the ability to perform full-scope treatment. Our support staff is a highly-trained and tenured team with streamline processes. The ideal candidate for this position has a great chairside manner and is a team-player. We're passionate about providing best-in-class treatment to our patients and strive to maintain our trustworthy reputation in the community!
Our mission statement:
To offer the highest level of care, with gentleness and empathy
To pursue excellence through continuing education, personal and team growth, and leading technology
To assume a leadership role as a resource to educate our patients and accept them as partners in their wellness
To consistently deliver more than would reasonably be expected
About this position:
Great location- 1.5 hours to El Paso, 3 hours to Albuquerque (international airport), close to one of the world's great natural wonders rises from the desert, White Sands National Park. The glistening white sands and wave-like dunes cover 275 square miles of the desert and are an incredible sight to see!
Established practice with healthy NP flow
13 operatories
PPO/FFS
Experienced, dedicated, and highly efficient support staff that have been with us for a long time!
Office is up-to-date with the best and latest dental technology to include Prime Scan workflow, CBCT Technology and Digital X-Rays!
Culture: Learn more about the culture from Dr Westover and team
What we offer:
Generous sign on/ relocation bonus!
401(k) + Matching
Duties/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 extractions, dental fillings, cavity, and tooth decay treatments, teeth whitening, bonding, and applications of dental crowns, and veneers.
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.
Requirements:
CPR certification
In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations of the dental profession (HIPAA, OSHA, CDC etc.)
Doctor of dental surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Medicine in dentistry (DMD)
1-2 years practicing preferred however, not required
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Worksite address
alamogordo, NM, 88311, US
Who can apply
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