General Dentist
Western Dental & Orthodontics · Bakersfield, CA
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General Dentist
@ Western Dental & OrthodonticsGeneral Dentist
About the job
Western Dental Services is a dental practice offering preventative, restorative, endodontic, and surgical services. The role focuses on patient care, teamwork, and collaboration with specialists. Benefits include health coverage and continuing education.
Requirements
- CPR/BLS certification
- DEA certification
- Active dental license
- DDS or DMD degree
- Experience in general dentistry
Qualifications
- Dental degree from accredited school
- Unrestricted state license or in process
- Strong patient care skills
- Teamwork and communication skills
Full job description
We are seeking a talented, experienced Dentist to provide quality dental care in a collaborative and supportive dental practice.
Our teams perform a variety of preventative, restorative, endodontic, and surgical procedures that fall under the scope of general dentistry. We’re big on teamwork, so you’ll be working and growing with your office and region to provide the best treatment for your patients. Plus, we bring the Board Specialists into your office to treat patients if they are referred for such treatment. We keep patients under one dental roof while you get to work side-by-side with a Specialty Dentist.
We provide you with experienced dental staff and wonderful patients that you will be proud to deliver excellent dental care through evidence-based dentistry.
The office focuses on teamwork so the day-to-day operations run smoothly for you so you can focus on what matters: your patients and their smiles.
Benefits for FT Providers
- Healthcare Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Continuing Education
- 401(k)
- Employee Assistance Program
Responsibilties
- 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
- Provide prescriptions for patients as needed
- Maintain accurate and confidential patient records, including X-rays and treatment histories
- Refer patients to specialists (like orthodontists or oral surgeons) for complex treatments
- 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
- CPR/BLS certification
- DEA certification
- NPI number
Western Dental Services, Inc. and all relevant affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers.