Associate Dentist

Why This Role Matters

The Associate Dentist at Calyx Dental Care plays a key role in providing high-quality, ethical, and patient-centred dental care in a consultant-based, single-chair practice. This position ensures continuity of care, strengthens in-house clinical consistency, and helps maintain long-term patient relationships. By delivering evidence-based dentistry and collaborating with visiting specialists, the Associate Dentist contributes to enhanced oral health outcomes and the overall reputation of the clinic in South Delhi.

Job Description

The Associate Dentist will diagnose and treat patients across general dentistry procedures, including routine restorative work, extractions, crowns, bridges, dentures, and minor surgical interventions. The role involves collaborating with visiting specialists for advanced procedures, creating patient-focused treatment plans, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation. This position is ideal for dentists seeking stability, responsibility, and professional growth within an owner-led practice.

Key Features of the Role

• Position: Associate Dentist
• Company: Calyx Dental Care
• Location: Alaknanda, Delhi, India
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Salary: Based on experience and shift selection
• Work Environment: Consultant-based, single-chair dental clinic

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough patient assessments, including diagnosis and treatment planning
• Perform routine root canal treatments, extractions (regular and semi-surgical), crowns, bridges, dentures, and general dentistry procedures
• Apply evidence-based prognostic planning for patient care
• Collaborate with visiting specialists for advanced dental procedures
• Maintain strong long-term patient relationships through ethical care
• Keep accurate and up-to-date clinical records
• Ensure punctuality, dependability, and professional maturity

Required Qualification

Candidates must have recognised dental qualifications with relevant clinical experience.

Educational Requirement

• MDS (Endodontist / Pedodontist / Periodontist) with clinical experience, or any specialization willing to integrate into a general practice model
OR
• BDS with 5–6 years of comprehensive clinical experience in a well-established dental setup

Important Remarks

• Strong diagnostic and procedural skills required
• Basic implant knowledge is preferred
• Candidates residing in South Delhi or nearby areas are preferred
• Flexibility for half-day or full-day shifts as per clinic requirements

Experience and Skills

• Clinical experience in general dentistry or relevant specialization
• Proficiency in diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, and restorative procedures
• Competence in root canal treatments, extractions, crowns, bridges, dentures, and minor surgical interventions
• Basic implant knowledge preferred
• Excellent patient communication and counselling abilities
• Professionalism, organisation, and attention to clinical documentation
• Collaborative mindset for working with visiting specialists
• Ability to maintain strong long-term patient relationships through ethical care

Age Eligibility

• Not specified; candidates must meet professional licensure requirements

Salary Insights

• Salary will be commensurate with experience and selected working shift
• Compensation aligned with dental practice standards in South Delhi

Company Overview

Calyx Dental Care is a 5-year-old, single-chair, consultant-based dental practice located in Alaknanda, New Delhi. Led by an Oral Pathologist with 25+ years of experience, the clinic focuses on ethical dentistry, long-term patient relationships, and personalised care. The practice engages visiting specialists for advanced procedures, aiming to provide consistent, high-quality oral healthcare.

FAQs

1. What qualifications are required for this role?
   MDS (Endodontist / Pedodontist / Periodontist) with clinical experience, or BDS with 5–6 years of experience in a well-established setup.

2. Can fresh BDS graduates apply?
   No, candidates should have substantial clinical experience or an MDS specialization.

3. What type of procedures will I perform?
   Routine RCTs, extractions, crowns, bridges, dentures, general dentistry, and minor surgical procedures.

4. What are the working hours?
   10:00 AM – 1:30 PM and 3:00 PM – 7:30 PM, 6 days a week; half-day shift options available.

5. Is prior implant knowledge required?
   Basic implant knowledge is preferred but not mandatory.

Application Tips

• Highlight MDS/BDS qualification and clinical experience
• Emphasise procedural skills, diagnostic capabilities, and patient care expertise
• Showcase ability to collaborate with specialists and maintain patient trust
• Include measurable outcomes or cases demonstrating clinical competence
• Tailor your CV to reflect professionalism, reliability, and dentistry competencies