RDA 450 Sutter, non-invasive dentistry

About Us:

Expect to be empowered. Join a pioneering startup in non-invasive dental care, led by an international leader in the field. Our practice focuses on optimizing oral health without drills. We manage tooth decay and gum disease using advanced topical therapies. We empower patients into improved self-care. You will be empowered to treat disease yourself, directly. This unique opportunity provides considerable professional growth, and the ability to work to the full extent of your license every day.

Key Responsibilities (not limited to):

• Clinical duties: expected existing skills:

• Take diagnostic dental x-rays

• Conduct mouth-mirror inspections and chart findings

• Apply fluorides

• Perform coronal polishing

• Oral hygiene instructions

• Clinical duties: open to learn and do:

• Apply silver fluoride (SDF), Curodont, iodine, and other brush-on medicines

• Place sealants

• Take 3D intraoral scans

• Nutritional counseling

• Perform motivational interviewing

• Patient Care:

• Greet patients and help them feel comfortable and cared for.

• Clearly explain procedures and self-care.

• Obtain and review patient health histories.

• Administrative Duties:

• Collaborate with RDHs, RDA-EFs, RDAs, DAs, and front office staff.

• Participate in team meetings and promote a positive work environment.

• Help run any aspect of the dental practice.

• Accurately record procedures in an electronic health record.

• Ensure privacy compliance.

• Monitor patient flow and manage operatories efficiently.

• Turn over units, maintain water & suction lines, including end-of-day line flushing.

• Run sterilization and conduct/track weekly spore tests.

• Contribute to basic cleaning, tidying, and organization (we all contribute).

• Assist with inventory management and ordering supplies, including finding optimal rates for supplies.

Qualifications:

• Hold an active RDA license in good standing (contact us for exceptions!)

• Hold coronal polish & X-ray certificates

• 1 year full time (or equivalent) experience in clinical dentistry

• Be willing to learn and deliver non-invasive care dentistry

• Experience with either young children (0-5) or older adults (65+)

• Spoken and written fluency in English

• Any educational, work, volunteering, or other character-building experience outside of dentistry that can be meaningfully described

Differentiators (not required):

•  Advanced certifications (orthodontic, ultrasonic)

• Expanded Function (EF) license

• Fluency in non-English language, particularly Cantonese, Spanish, Mandarin, Tagalog, Russian, or Vietnamese

• Non-US dental experience

• Other work or educational experience

• Social media fluency, presence, followers

• Motivated to grow into leadership role

Personal Attributes:

• Passionate about health.

• Compassionate and loves helping people. Empathetic.~

• Highly organized and detail-oriented.

• Positive attitude and excellent communication skills.

• Eager to learn new dental techniques and concepts.

• Open to the concept that nutrition is the most important factor in oral health.

• Open to using new evidence-based technology and innovative practices.

• Ready to learn that some traditional dental treatments may be unnecessary and that empowering patients to take better care of themselves is crucial.

Unique Aspects of the Role:

• Treat caries yourself, directly.

• Work in a non-invasive dental practice focusing on therapeutic topical treatments.

• Expanded responsibilities over time, to eventually frequently provide care under general supervision.

• Work to the top of your license.

• Collaborate with and learn from an international leader in non-invasive therapeutic dental care.

Technology in use:

• Windows, OpenDental, Adit, DifferentKind, HR for Health, Kavo

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.

• Opportunity to work in a cutting-edge dental practice.

• Professional growth in minimally invasive dental care.

• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

Physical requirements:

Fine motor skills typical of dentistry. Sit for long periods of time, holding physical positions typical of dentistry and dental assisting. Occasionally lift and move objects that are up to 25 pounds, such as jugs of water and a vacuum cleaner. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. When required by the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.