IT Associate

Tend is seeking a Traveling Associate Dentist to deliver exceptional care across our modern, design-forward studios. In this role, you'll provide preventive, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry with a strong focus on patient comfort and transparent communication. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to leverage innovative technology and reimagined workflows, ensuring a seamless, hospitality-driven experience. This position offers exposure to multiple locations, diverse patient populations, and opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, and leadership in a mission-driven, fast-growing dental organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive general dental care, including exams, diagnosis, and treatment planning across multiple Tend locations.
• Perform restorative, preventive, and basic cosmetic dental procedures in accordance with evidence-based standards of care.
• Ensure a patient-first approach by communicating treatment options, procedures, risks, benefits, and financial implications clearly and compassionately.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical records and documentation in electronic health record systems.
• Collaborate closely with hygienists, dental assistants, and administrative staff to deliver coordinated, efficient care.
• Adhere to all infection control protocols, OSHA standards, HIPAA requirements, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Utilize digital and tech-driven tools (e.g., digital radiography, intraoral scanners) to enhance diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient education.
• Adapt quickly to different practice environments while upholding a consistent standard of Tend's clinical and service excellence.
• Participate in continuing education, mentorship, and internal training to stay current on dental techniques, materials, and best practices.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative culture focused on innovation, quality outcomes, and exceptional patient satisfaction.

Required Skills

• General dentistry (diagnosis and treatment planning)
• Restorative procedures (fillings, crowns, simple extractions)
• Preventive dentistry and periodontal management
• Basic cosmetic dentistry (e.g., whitening, veneers consultation)
• Use of digital radiography and imaging systems
• Use of intraoral scanners and other digital dental technologies
• Local anesthesia administration and pain management
• Infection control and sterilization protocols
• Electronic health record (EHR) documentation
• Patient communication and education
• Case presentation and treatment acceptance
• Time management across multiple practice locations
• Interdisciplinary collaboration with dental teams
• Knowledge of OSHA, HIPAA, and regulatory compliance
• Evidence-based clinical decision-making