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Associate Dentist

El Cajon, California, United StatesPosted Oct 17, 2026

Job description

Overview

If you’re ready for the next level, we have a Associate Dentist position in which you are responsible for the office operations and performance along with the office business manager. The Managing Dentist performs most of the new patient exams, mentors new dentists, and coordinates care for patients with the Specialists.

Here's a few reasons why dentists love to work with us: Doctors have autonomy in creating treatment plans while providing direct care to their patients We are an established organization with an expert Clinical & operations leadership team focused on giving our patients the best experience Offices receive corporate support from departments including: Billing, Marketing, Call Center, Procurement, IT, Facilities, Human Resources, Legal, and more!

Benefits

for FT Providers Office profitability incentive program Healthcare Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) Continuing Education 401(k) Employee Assistance Program Responsibilities Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive oral examinations and evaluations to diagnose dental problems Develop and implement personalized treatment plans for patients Perform a wide range of procedures, including fillings, cleanings, extractions, and root canals Educate patients on proper oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care Maintain accurate and confidential patient records, including X-rays and treatment histories Refer patients to specialists (like orthodontists or oral surgeons) for complex treatments Mentor and build good rapport with office staff Partner with operational leadership to achieve production goals, uphold clinical excellence, and continuously improve workflows Ensure all work is compliant with safety, OSHA, and infection control standards Qualifications Qualifications DMD or DDS from accredited dental school Active, unrestricted state dental license or in the process of obtaining a license upon graduation 3+ years experience as a practicing dentist CPR/BLS certification DEA certification NPI number Western Dental Services, Inc.

and all relevant affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive oral examinations and evaluations to diagnose dental problems Develop and implement personalized treatment plans for patients Perform a wide range of procedures, including fillings, cleanings, extractions, and root canals Educate patients on proper oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care Maintain accurate and confidential patient records, including X-rays and treatment histories Refer patients to specialists (like orthodontists or oral surgeons) for complex treatments Mentor and build good rapport with office staff Partner with operational leadership to achieve production goals, uphold clinical excellence, and continuously improve workflows Ensure all work is compliant with safety, OSHA, and infection control standards Qualifications DMD or DDS from accredited dental school Active, unrestricted state dental license or in the process of obtaining a license upon graduation 3+ years experience as a practicing dentist CPR/BLS certification DEA certification NPI number Western Dental Services, Inc.

and all relevant affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers.

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