Published: Apr 08, 2025 - The General Dentist engages actively in team collaborations and practice management to meet business objectives, emphasizing a patient-focused approach in all operational aspects. This position develops and maintains strong patient relationships to enhance retention and ensures thorough follow-up to establish enduring connections with the facility. This role adheres to high standards of service and patient care by executing company protocols and participating in community outreach and professional development activities.

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1. General Dentist, Sunrise Dental Care, Springfield, IL
Job Summary:
- Diagnoses and provides appropriate dental treatment plans to patients to include discussion and explanation of treatment plans with patients and/or guardians to satisfaction and mutual understanding.
- Utilizes best practices, evidence-based dentistry and ADA standards of care in guiding clinical practice.
- Educates patients and guardians on the importance of maintaining proper oral health and outlining goals for both medical and dental health considerations.
- Communicates with clinical and administrative support team regarding patient treatment plans, required follow-up visits and referrals to specialty dentists.
- Carefully documents all medications, diagnoses, consultations and treatment plans in the electronic medical record in a timely manner (end of business day) while adhering to HIPAA regulations.
- Ensures execution, proper follow-up and continued care of patients involved in multi-step treatment plans, particularly for those patients referred for specialty care.
- Attend required continuing education courses related to the dental profession for continued and improved knowledge and technique of dentistry and oral health.
- Practices and follows infection control and OSHA regulations.
- Follow all rules and regulations set by the state, federal and governmental entities.
- Keep all equipment functional and clean and maintain dental files for all patients
Skills on Resume:
- Treatment plan development (Hard Skills)
- Evidence-based dentistry (Hard Skills)
- Patient education (Soft Skills)
- Clinical communication (Soft Skills)
- Medical documentation (Hard Skills)
- HIPAA compliance (Hard Skills)
- Infection control practices (Hard Skills)
- Equipment maintenance (Hard Skills)
2. General Dentist, Oceanview Dental Group, Newport, OR
Job Summary:
- Attends and participates in team meetings and huddles.
- Partners with the Practice Manager to ensure business objectives are met.
- Demonstrates and encourages a patient focus in all practice operations.
- Fosters strong relationships with patients to create connections and influence patient retention.
- Ensures appropriate follow-through with patients to create lasting relationships with facility.
- Execute company standards, processes, and procedures to ensure quality of service and a consistent patient experience.
- Strives to balance the achievement of operational targets while ensuring an exceptional patient experience.
- Uphold the policy, protocol, and procedures which are in compliance with the most current accepted professional standards
- Improving clinical skills and acumen through participation in continuing education and training opportunities
- Participate in various community outreach initiatives
- Monitor and evaluate any x-ray images for any part of the patient's oral cavity
Skills on Resume:
- Team meetings (Soft Skills)
- Practice management (Soft Skills)
- Patient focus (Soft Skills)
- Relationship management (Soft Skills)
- Quality control (Hard Skills)
- Operational targets (Hard Skills)
- Policy adherence (Hard Skills)
- Continuing education (Hard Skills)
3. General Dentist, Mountain Peak Dental, Flagstaff, AZ
Job Summary:
- Verify the quality and completeness of scanned digital models, vertical study and CBCT scans and merge the files to provide a solid foundation upon which to develop digital treatment plan
- Review and adjust implant designs in accordance with the Renew protocol
- Diagnose patients' dental needs and create individualized treatment plans
- Review patients’ medical history, current medications, existing conditions, previous dental work, vital signs, and informed consent forms
- Educate patients on diagnosis to ensure acceptance and confidence in treatment
- Provide preventative, restorative, and surgical treatment while meeting the standard of care as defined by the American Dental Association.
- Work in collaboration with general dentists and specialists
- Conducting oral screenings to identify diseases and infections
- Removing tooth decay and plaque
- Applying prosthetics, sealers and whiteners
Skills on Resume:
- Digital model verification (Hard Skills)
- Implant design review (Hard Skills)
- Treatment planning (Hard Skills)
- Patient diagnosis (Hard Skills)
- Patient education (Soft Skills)
- Restorative treatment (Hard Skills)
- Collaboration (Soft Skills)
- Oral screenings (Hard Skills)
4. General Dentist, Riverside Family Dental, Peoria, IL
Job Summary:
- Examine, diagnose, prescribe, and carry out (or direct others in carrying out) oral health care services that are in the best interest of the patient
- Provision of general dental services including Examinations, treatment planning, x-rays, oral prophylaxis, scaling, fabrication and repair of dentures, restorations, and extractions.
- Responsible for scheduling dental care for patients that they treat.
- Responsible for reports, evaluations and/or plans of treatment for all patients.
- Discusses dental care and findings with other members of the multi-disciplinary health team.
- Cooperates with the other members of the multi-disciplinary health team.
- Design overdentures in a timely manner to meet the functional and aesthetic parameters and comply with material tolerances
- Adhere to verification tests using Renew Anchored Dentures methodologies and protocols
- Coordinate and participate in digital design processes
- Follow procedures and complete documentation
Skills on Resume:
- Diagnosis and prescription (Hard Skills)
- General dental services (Hard Skills)
- Scheduling (Soft Skills)
- Treatment planning (Hard Skills)
- Team collaboration (Soft Skills)
- Overdenture design (Hard Skills)
- Verification testing (Hard Skills)
- Digital design coordination (Hard Skills)
5. General Dentist, Greenfield Dental Clinic, Greenfield, IN
Job Summary:
- Perform dental implant surgery including the extraction of teeth as well as dental restoration of over-dentures per patient.
- Examine, diagnose, and provide treatment plans to patients in a comprehensive manner.
- Execute comprehensive treatment plans.
- Maintain patients' medical records
- Conduct work in compliance with office policies and procedures, safety, OSHA, and MSDS guidelines.
- Provide safe and effective conscious sedation services.
- Responsible for Clinical Standards and Supervisory role over Clinical Team within the Center.
- Comprehensive two-week Renew Training course provided at state-of-the-art training facility to ensure standard of care is maintained.
- Renew seminars, meetings, etc., are provided to stay current with the corporate vision and ultimately to render the best possible treatment outcomes for all patients.
- Contribute towards a team-oriented and collegiate environment by working with other clinical and non-clinical staff members
Skills on Resume:
- Implant surgery (Hard Skills)
- Treatment planning (Hard Skills)
- Medical record maintenance (Hard Skills)
- Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Sedation services (Hard Skills)
- Clinical supervision (Soft Skills)
- Training participation (Hard Skills)
- Team collaboration (Soft Skills)
6. General Dentist, Prairie Dental Arts, Somerset, WI
Job Summary:
- Diagnose and provide appropriate dental treatment to patients, including regular cleanings, extractions.
- Educate children and parents on maintaining proper oral health
- Communicate with the dental staff on the team regarding patient treatment plans
- Carefully document all medications, diagnoses, treatments, and consultations
- Determines requirements by working with patients..
- Perform examinations to assess patient needs
- Perform General Dentistry procedures as diagnosed.
- Educate patients about improving and maintaining and promoting routine dental health care.
- Resolves problems by clarifying issues
- Complete treatment on affected gums, decayed and fractured teeth, and perform tooth removal for cases where there are elevated levels of decay
- Consider treatment methods and explain the options with the patient to determine which works best for them based on the situation
Skills on Resume:
- Diagnosis and treatment (Hard Skills)
- Patient education (Soft Skills)
- Team communication (Soft Skills)
- Medical documentation (Hard Skills)
- Examination (Hard Skills)
- General Dentistry (Hard Skills)
- Problem resolution (Soft Skills)
- Treatment planning (Hard Skills)
7. General Dentist, Crossroads Dental Practice, Casper, WY
Job Summary:
- Arrange for referral to dental specialists when appropriate.
- Maintain a clean, sterile, and patient-centric working environment.
- Researching and exploring answers and alternative solutions
- Implementing solutions and escalating unresolved problems.
- Carry out the treatment plans as prescribed by the Chief Clinical Officer
- Educate patients and parents of patients on maintaining proper oral health during treatment
- Communicate with the Chief Clinical Officer regarding patient treatment plans
- Carefully document all treatment-related notes, comments, instructions, etc.
- Evaluate the current health and condition of the patient's teeth to determine the diagnosis of dental condition, if any
- Inform patients on how to prevent dental problems and keep teeth and mouth healthy
Skills on Resume:
- Referral management (Soft Skills)
- Sterile environment (Hard Skills)
- Problem-solving (Soft Skills)
- Solution implementation (Hard Skills)
- Treatment execution (Hard Skills)
- Patient education (Soft Skills)
- Clinical communication (Soft Skills)
- Health evaluation (Hard Skills)