Dentist

Overview

Smile Dental Group of Conyers is seeking a part-time Dentist to work in their dental office in Conyers, Georgia 1 day/week (Friday's) providing dental care to kids.

The Associate General Dentist is responsible for providing comprehensive, high-quality dental care to patients of all ages. This role involves diagnosing, treating, and managing oral health conditions while promoting preventative care. The Associate Dentist works collaboratively with the clinical team to deliver patient-centered care, maintain compliance with regulatory standards, and contribute to the overall success and efficiency of the dental practice.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Care:

• Perform routine and complex dental procedures including exams, fillings, crowns, bridges, removable prosthodontics (partial/immediate/complete dentures) extractions, and root canals.
• Diagnose oral diseases and formulate appropriate treatment plans.
• Educate patients on oral health, preventative care, and treatment options.
• Administer local anesthesia and ensure patient comfort and safety during procedures.
• Supervise dental assistants and hygienists to support coordinated patient care.

Patient Communication & Documentation:

• Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients about findings, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
• Accurately maintain patient records, treatment notes, and charting in compliance with HIPAA and practice policies.
• Provide post-treatment care instructions and follow-up as needed.

Team

Collaboration:

• Collaborate with other dentists, hygienists, assistants, and front-office staff to ensure seamless patient experiences.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to quality improvement and clinical efficiency initiatives.
• Support mentoring and training of junior staff, externs, or dental assistants if applicable.

Compliance & Practice Standards:

• Adhere to infection control protocols, OSHA guidelines, and professional standards of care.
• Maintain current licensure, certifications, and continuing education requirements.
• Uphold the mission, values, and ethical standards of the practice.

• Follow all protocols and processes established by the practice

Qualifications:

• DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school.
• Active state dental license in good standing.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Strong clinical skills across a broad range of general dentistry procedures, including removed and fixed prosthodontics, and endodontics.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and patient management skills.
• Ability to work independently while being a collaborative team member.

• Prior experience in private practice, community health, or public health settings preferred but not required.
• Legally eligible to work in the U.S. without Visa Sponsorship

Work Environment:

• Clinical practice setting
• May involve extended periods of standing and use of dental instruments and equipment.
• PPE required; exposure to blood borne pathogens and chemical disinfectants is possible.

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Big Smiles is the nation's leading in-school dental program founded almost two decades ago by two moms, who happen to also be dentists. The founders saw a tremendous need among underserved school aged children who did not have easy access to dental care and who often suffered from poor oral hygiene, tooth decay, pain and associated medical problems. Knowing that many parents could not take their children to the dentist due to issues including time off from work and transportation challenges, they sought to bring the care to the need.

Today, through its dental partners, Big Smiles provides preventative and restorative care to approximately 500,000 children per year.

Tooth decay is the most common, and preventable disease among children, more common than asthma. In fact, each year, over 51 million school hours are lost due to oral health related issues.

Big Smiles affiliates with state licensed dentists, hygienists and assistants who use state-of-the-art portable equipment to provide all services onsite, directly in the school or in a self-contained mobile…