General Dentist

Job Description

Overview

Mt Pleasant Dental Associates is a thriving, patient centered private practice seeking a skilled and compassionate Associate General Dentist to join our growing team. We offer a supportive environment, a strong patient base, and a clear pathway to future partnership for the right candidate.

This position is ideal for a dentist who values quality care, strong patient relationships, and a collaborative team culture. You’ll step into a growing practice with excellent clinical support and the autonomy to practice the way you were trained.

We are open to full time or part time candidates.

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough patient assessments, including medical and dental histories, to develop personalized treatment plans.

Perform a wide range of dental procedures such as dental examinations, fillings, extractions, root canal therapy, prosthodontics, and oral surgery.

Utilize advanced dental technology including digital radiography to diagnose conditions accurately.

Maintain strict infection control protocols and aseptic techniques to ensure patient safety and comply with HIPAA regulations.

Document all patient interactions meticulously in electronic health records using eForms, Eaglesoft, and Florida Probe.

Educate patients on oral hygiene practices, treatment options, and preventive care to promote long-term oral health.

Collaborate with team members in four-handed dentistry to enhance efficiency and deliver seamless patient care.

Skills and Qualifications

Proficiency in dental terminology, anatomy knowledge, and dental documentation standards.

Experience with dental office management software such as Eaglesoft or Dentrix is highly desirable.

Strong background in pediatric dentistry, endodontics (root canal therapy), prosthodontics (dental fabrication), and oral surgery procedures.

Knowledge of infection control practices, sterilization techniques, and aseptic procedures within a dental setting.

Excellent communication skills for explaining procedures clearly and empathetically to diverse patient populations including pediatrics.

Familiarity with medical terminology related to dentistry and general healthcare practices.

DDS/DMD from an accredited dental program

Active Iowa dental license (or ability to obtain)

What We Offer

Competitive compensation package

Flexible schedule (full time or part time)

Strong existing patient base

Modern, well equipped operatories

Supportive team culture focused on patient experience

Future partnership opportunity for the right long term fit

Benefits:

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Hours:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 8am-5pm

Wednesday: 8am-4pm

Friday: 8am-NoonCompany Description

Mt Pleasant Dental Associates is a well established private practice serving the historic and welcoming community of Mount Pleasant, Iowa. Since 1995, we’ve provided comprehensive, modern dental care in a comfortable, fully digital environment. Our team is known for compassion, quality, and a patient first approach that treats every family like our own. We offer a supportive, growth minded workplace where clinicians can practice with autonomy, enjoy a balanced schedule, and build long term relationships with a loyal patient base.

Full-time