General Dentist

Your Next Career Awaits! Become part of the family at our community-based practice! As a valuable member of our team, you’ll work to improve your patients’ oral health. You can make a difference in people’s lives by making them feel welcome & helping them to regain their smile & their confidence. We think of ourselves as a home rather than an office & believe in a sense of community. If you have a strong work ethic & are a good fit for our practice, we look forward to meeting you! Learn more today about getting started in an impactful & rewarding role at Smith Dental Care.

Smith Dental Care is hiring a General Dentist at our Athens location. We are a unique dental practice with soon-to-be 6 clinical office locations total, open 7 days a week from 8am-8pm. Our clinical staff enjoy a schedule of 3 days per week, 12-hour shifts with 4 days off! We love our patients & want to provide them with truly convenient hours. Our goal is to make our patients feel cared for & welcome as we pride ourselves on excellent customer service.

Every department in our offices plays a role in the success of the company & our staff. Teamwork, efficiency & supportive teams are the foundation of what we do here & we’re excited to continue to grow.

Dentist Duties & Responsibilities:

• Educate patients on good oral hygiene habits
• Prescribe antibiotics & pain-relieving medications
• Provide patient care for cracked or fractured teeth
• Perform procedures to treat decay & cavities
• Prepare & place fillings
• Examine patients for dental & jaw diagnoses
• Create models for dental appliances
• Perform general dentistry
• Interpret x-rays & diagnostic tests
• Administer anesthetics
• Perform tooth extractions & root canals
• Diagnose & treat oral diseases
• Create detailed treatment plans for patients
• Educate patients on aftercare & answer questions

Dentist Requirements & Qualifications

• D.S. or D.M.D. from a school accredited by Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) & American Dental Association.
• Licensed to practice in (applicable state).
• Certification in CPR.
• Good interpersonal skills & communication.
• Accurate & precise attention to detail.
• Compassionate & caring of patients.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Calm & cool-headed with a positive attitude.
• Complies with all office, local, state, & American Dental Association regulations, protocols, & procedures.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $600.00 – $1,200.00 per day