Live Oak Dental is looking for an amazing, motivated General Dentist to join our team! We serve our community with compassion and comprehensive dental care. The ideal candidate will have a calm, reassuring, friendly, and outgoing demeanor as well as possess the ability to multitask in a fast-paced atmosphere.

Here at Live Oak Dental, we’re proud to offer dental care that’s comprehensive, personalized, and always centered on each patient’s individual needs and goals. Our dentists and team members all work together closely in order to exceed expectations at every turn, and our modern technology and comfortable amenities play a big part in creating an experience to remember. Our General Dentist candidate must be detail oriented, have excellent communication skills  and will work well in a team environment. Associate Dentist’s responsibilities include developing suitable treatment plans for patients, keeping an accurate record of all appointments, diagnoses, and treatments, and answering patients’ questions. You should also be able to oversee the work of the technical and administrative staff. We are looking for a person with extraordinary character, a positive attitude, very outgoing and passionate, enthusiastic, and respectful to patients and coworkers. Extensive clinical experience is preferred but not required, but the ability and desire to continually learn and improve is. We are looking for a person with interesting life experiences outside of dentistry, a well-rounded individual that can communicate and interact with patients both personally and professionally. 

This is a 4 day per week position that comes with an excellent salary, benefits and opportunity for professional growth. CE stipend available along with one-on-one mentoring on clinical procedures and cases involving root canals, dental implants, cosmetic cases, sleep apnea and Invisalign. Some private practice experience is preferred but new graduates are also encouraged to apply.  All applicants must have a current North Carolina dental license.  Interested candidates should send cover letter, CV/resume to: info@liveoaksmiles.com

Associate Dentist Responsibilities:

Examining patients’ teeth and gums to diagnose and treat various oral health issues.

Utilizing X-rays and computer-generated imaging to assist with examinations.

Providing dental treatments to patients, including routine cleanings, extractions, dental fillings, cavity and tooth decay treatments, teeth whitening, bonding, and applications of dental crowns, caps, and veneers.

Administering local anesthesia to patients as needed.

Educating patients on good oral hygiene practices and advising them on proper aftercare following certain dental procedures.

Performing oral cancer screenings.

Prescribing antibiotics and pain medications to patients as required.

Ensuring that all dental instruments and equipment are sterilized before each use.

Associate Dentist Requirements:

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD).

State license to practice dentistry.

CPR certification.

Proven experience working in a dental practice.

The ability to use various dental instruments and equipment.

The ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

The ability to work in a team.

Good hand-eye coordination.

Excellent communication skills.

Helpful and polite