Associate Dentist

Employer: Tremont Road Dental Super, PC dba Spencer Dental & Braces

Job Title: Associate Dentist (Multiple Positions)

Job Location: 4072 Victory Boulevard, Portsmouth, VA 23701

Job Duties:

Performing exams and evaluating X-rays to determine a patient's health; developing treatment plans to deal with any dental health issues; preparing patients for treatment (e.g. by applying oral sedation or anesthesia); performing dental cleanings and removing tooth plaque; identifying tooth decay filling cavities, performing root canals, and applying crowns; administering and/or prescribing medications to decrease pain and improve patient health; providing cosmetic services like teeth whitening, bonding and veneers to enhance the appearance of teeth; interacting with patients and instructing them on proper oral care; measuring and fitting dental appliances; examining patients' medical records and maintaining updated accurate records. Rare local travel to other worksites within the same MSA may be required.

Requirements:

The position of Associate Dentist requires a Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry or Doctor of Dental Surgery and a valid dentist license in the state of Virginia.

Specific Skills or Other Requirements:

Additionally, the applicant must have:

1. Experience with diagnosing decay by reading radiographs.
2. Experience using dental instruments to perform dentistry on patients.
3. Experience performing the following dental procedures: pulpotomies, stainless steel crowns, & extractions.
4. Experience with restorations, root canals, removable/fixed dental appliances.
5. Experience using behavior management techniques to perform dentistry on adolescent patients.

Rate of Pay: $108,326/year to $234,000.00/year