Job Description
Job Description
General Dentist
Location: New Bedford, MA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Practice Overview
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and patient-focused General Dentist to join a thriving and well-established dental practice. The practice is built on a foundation of quality care, clinical autonomy, and a supportive environment that empowers doctors to grow professionally while maintaining a strong work-life balance.
The practice features modern technology, an experienced clinical and administrative support team, and an established patient base with consistent new patient flow. This is a great opportunity for providers who want to focus on delivering comprehensive, compassionate care while being part of a collaborative and growth-minded organization.
Position Summary
The General Dentist will be responsible for diagnosing, treating, and managing patients’ oral health needs while promoting long-term dental wellness. The ideal candidate is clinically skilled, patient-oriented, and committed to providing exceptional care and education to every patient.
Key Responsibilities
- Promote oral health and disease prevention
- Diagnose oral diseases
- Educate patients on oral health and various treatment options
- Create treatment plans to maintain or restore patient’s oral health
- Review treatment plan options with patients
- Review, maintain, and update patients’ medical and dental records
- Review and interpret x-rays and diagnostic tests
- Monitor growth and development of the teeth and jaws
- Provide proper restorative and preventive dental care
- Perform surgical procedures on the teeth, bone, and soft tissues of the oral cavity
- Maintain the highest quality standard of care for all patients
- Maintain the highest standard of ethics and professionalism
- Keep abreast of new developments, technologies, best practices, and standards of care through continuing education and professional development
Skills & Qualifications
- DMD or DDS degree from a university-based dental education program accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation (ADA CODA)
- Current state license to practice dentistry
- Documentation of Hepatitis B vaccination
- Proof of malpractice insurance
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive compensation with unlimited earning potential
- Paid medical coverage
- Malpractice insurance provided
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Mentorship and collaboration available through an amazing network of doctors
- Equity opportunity within the organization
- Continuing education through work at no cost to you