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Earn a competitive salary $500k - $700k annually (based on production) including a bonus plan and a rich benefits package which includes:
- Guaranteed Compensation, Relocation Assistance and Sign-on bonuses
- Medical and dental insurance
- Paid holidays and Professional Leave
- In-house CE and Continuing Education Funds
- License Reimbursement & Association Dues
- 401(k) and Deferred Compensation
- Malpractice Insurance
The Orthodontist is a Specialist who supports evidence-based practices to examine, diagnose, and treat dental malocclusions and oral cavity anomalies as well as neuromuscular and skeletal abnormalities of the developing or mature orofacial structures. Acts as a clinical leader providing direct and indirect mentoring to support clinical staff and provides high quality care in an evidenced based practice. This position reports to a Specialty Managing Dentist.
Essential Position Functions:
- Protect patients and themselves from infectious disease by using appropriate safety apparel including masks, gloves and glasses and works with blood or blood borne pathogens and maintains appropriate OSHA training.
- Study diagnostic records, such as medical or dental histories, plaster models of the teeth, photos of a patient’s face and teeth, and intra-oral and panoramic radiographs to develop patient treatment plans, and analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.
- Examine patients to assess abnormalities of jaw development, tooth position, and other dental-facial structures, and examine mouth, teeth, gums, or related facial structures.
- Using evidence based principles to diagnose, document, manage and provide treatment for teeth and jaw or other dental-facial abnormalities or conditions. Provide patients with proposed treatment plans and cost estimates and communicate detailed medical information to patients or family members, and coordinate care which may include treatment from other providers (i.e. oral and maxillofacial surgeons and other healthcare providers).
- Design and fabricate orthodontic devices appliances, such as space maintainers, retainers, and labial and lingual arch wires and fit dental appliances in patients’ mouth to alter the position and relationship of teeth and jaws or to realign teeth.
- Adjust dental appliances or devices to produce and maintain normal function.
- Instruct and mentor dental assistants in clinical orthodontic procedures and techniques, and train and lead orthodontic dental team.
- Prepare diagnostic and treatment records and record patient medical histories in axiUm.
- Collaborate with WDG general dentists and clinicians to provide mentoring and education to enhance knowledge regarding orthodontics to enhance knowledge base.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) and successful completion of a U.S. residency training program in Orthodontic Dentistry and Board certified or eligible.
- Additional years of experience performing as a well – rounded Orthodontic Dentist is preferred.
Licenses, Certificates and Registrations:
- Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) and successful completion of a U.S. residency training program in Orthodontic Dentistry and Board certified or eligible.
- Minimum qualifications include an applicable State License. In addition, the Oregon license must indicate Limited to the Practice of Orthodontics as a specialty.
- Washington and Oregon providers must have CPR Certification.
Knowledge of:
- Evidence based dental practices.
- Information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat dental malocclusions and oral cavity anomalies.
- Principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Skill in:
- Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Using decision making to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Verbal and written communications.
Ability to:
- Utilize evidence based dentistry to recognize, prevent, intercept and correct malocclusion and well as neuromuscular and skeletal abnormalities of the developing or mature orofacial structures, symptoms and identify appropriate treatment.
- Operate a computer and a variety of software quickly and accurately.
- Keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
- Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- See details at close range with or without assistance.
- Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
- Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences and read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Company Overview
We provide:
- A stable, dentist-owned private company with an eye on the future.
- Excellent benefits including:
- Paid time off
- 401k $1 for $1 match up to 5% of your compensation or the IRS limit for 401(k) contributions, whichever comes first
- Medical, dental, life and disability insurances
- Tuition reimbursement
- A culture of inclusivity and respect in line with our core values of health, compassion, innovation and integrity.
- Supportive community outreach dollars and encouragement to volunteer.
- Thorough employee orientation and onboarding.
We are:
- A provider and employer of choice in the Northwest for 50 years.
- Dental insurance + providers in over 50 general and specialty offices in OR, WA and ID.
- Dedicated to proactive care to facilitate the best possible outcomes.
Willamette Dental Group is an equal opportunity employer.
We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to an individual’s race (including physical characteristics historically associated with race), religion, color, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, veteran status, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy-related condition, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Education and Experience:
- Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) and successful completion of a U.S. residency training program in Orthodontic Dentistry and Board certified or eligible.
- Additional years of experience performing as a well – rounded Orthodontic Dentist is preferred.
Licenses, Certificates and Registrations:
- Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) and successful completion of a U.S. residency training program in Orthodontic Dentistry and Board certified or eligible.
- Minimum qualifications include an applicable State License. In addition, the Oregon license must indicate Limited to the Practice of Orthodontics as a specialty.
- Washington and Oregon providers must have CPR Certification.
Knowledge of:
- Evidence based dental practices.
- Information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat dental malocclusions and oral cavity anomalies.
- Principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Skill in:
- Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Using decision making to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Verbal and written communications.
Ability to:
- Utilize evidence based dentistry to recognize, prevent, intercept and correct malocclusion and well as neuromuscular and skeletal abnormalities of the developing or mature orofacial structures, symptoms and identify appropriate treatment.
- Operate a computer and a variety of software quickly and accurately.
- Keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
- Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- See details at close range with or without assistance.
- Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
- Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences and read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Essential Position Functions:
- Protect patients and themselves from infectious disease by using appropriate safety apparel including masks, gloves and glasses and works with blood or blood borne pathogens and maintains appropriate OSHA training.
- Study diagnostic records, such as medical or dental histories, plaster models of the teeth, photos of a patient’s face and teeth, and intra-oral and panoramic radiographs to develop patient treatment plans, and analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.
- Examine patients to assess abnormalities of jaw development, tooth position, and other dental-facial structures, and examine mouth, teeth, gums, or related facial structures.
- Using evidence based principles to diagnose, document, manage and provide treatment for teeth and jaw or other dental-facial abnormalities or conditions. Provide patients with proposed treatment plans and cost estimates and communicate detailed medical information to patients or family members, and coordinate care which may include treatment from other providers (i.e. oral and maxillofacial surgeons and other healthcare providers).
- Design and fabricate orthodontic devices appliances, such as space maintainers, retainers, and labial and lingual arch wires and fit dental appliances in patients’ mouth to alter the position and relationship of teeth and jaws or to realign teeth.
- Adjust dental appliances or devices to produce and maintain normal function.
- Instruct and mentor dental assistants in clinical orthodontic procedures and techniques, and train and lead orthodontic dental team.
- Prepare diagnostic and treatment records and record patient medical histories in axiUm.
- Collaborate with WDG general dentists and clinicians to provide mentoring and education to enhance knowledge regarding orthodontics to enhance knowledge base.
- Other duties as assigned.
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