General Dentist

As a General Dentist at Dental365 in Staten Island, your primary responsibilities include spearheading clinical diagnoses, developing personalized treatment plans, and ensuring an exceptional patient experience. You will also engage in collaborative efforts with our non-clinical teams to enhance practice operations, ensuring that every visit leaves a positive impression.

To join Dental365 as a General Dentist, you must possess a DMD or DDS degree from an accredited university and hold an active state license in good standing. Ideally, you should also have 1–2 years of clinical experience post-residency, though select positions may be open to new graduates eager to begin their careers in a dynamic environment.

Dental365 offers extensive support for its General Dentists through continuous education opportunities, competitive compensation, and a collaborative work culture. You will have access to state-of-the-art technologies and receive mentorship from executive dentists, ensuring you thrive in your practice while enhancing your skills and career development.

The work environment at Dental365 is designed to foster growth and support. Dentists are encouraged to focus on patient-centric care without the pressure of production quotas. Our practice embraces cutting-edge technology in a soothing atmosphere, making each patient's experience enjoyable and stress-free.

At Dental365, General Dentists enjoy a range of benefits, including competitive salaries based on adjusted production, fully covered malpractice insurance, continuing education programs, flexible health and vision insurance, a 401(K) retirement plan with matching, and a generous scrubs allowance. Some benefits are available even for part-time employees!

When answering this question, highlight your passion for patient care and how Dental365's commitment to enhancing the dental experience aligns with your career goals. Emphasize your desire to work in a supportive environment that values innovation and collaboration.

Discuss your approach to making patient care the focal point of your practice. Share examples of how you ensure patients feel comfortable and valued, and how you address their individual needs while providing high-quality dental services.

Use this opportunity to showcase your problem-solving skills and clinical expertise. Explain the challenge, the steps you took to address it, and the positive outcome for the patient, demonstrating your commitment to excellent patient care.

Share your plans for ongoing education, such as attending seminars, participating in study clubs, or pursuing additional certifications. Explain how these efforts directly enhance your practice and patient care.

Highlight your ability to collaborate effectively with both clinical and non-clinical teams. Illustrate how teamwork has led to improved patient outcomes in your previous roles, emphasizing your communication skills.

Discuss techniques you implement to create an inviting atmosphere, such as effective communication, personalized treatment planning, and post-visit follow-ups, showing your commitment to building long-term patient relationships.

Explain how collaboration with non-clinical teams, such as HR and Finance, is essential for running a smooth operation and maximizing patient satisfaction. Mention examples of how this has benefitted your practice in the past.

Provide a strategy that outlines your approach to handling difficult interactions. Focus on your active listening, empathy, and conflict resolution techniques, which are crucial for maintaining a positive patient experience.

Discuss your aspirations for growth within the field of dentistry, whether that involves pursuing leadership roles, specializing in certain areas, or contributing to dental education. This shows your ambition and dedication to the profession.

Explain how you value and actively seek feedback from patients and colleagues. Illustrate how you’ve used constructive criticism to improve your clinical skills and patient interactions, emphasizing your commitment to continuous improvement.