Join the Afdent Team

Afdent Fort Wayne and Mishawaka offices have an immediate need for a General Dentist. If you are a new graduate looking for a career opportunity, tired of the corporate world, or worrying about patient volume, please consider Afdent. We are a successful, full-service family dental practice, locally owned and operated since 1984.

Afdent has delivered a 99.6% patient satisfaction rate for over 27 years and is accredited with the Better Business Bureau – receiving an A+ rating. Afdent believes in a “Team Approach to Dentistry.” With multiple doctors on staff, new graduates will get plenty of patient exposure and training while working under the guidance of experienced Doctors. Our modern 32,000 sq/ft, state-of-the-art facility is equipped with the latest in technology including a CT-3D, cone-beam system.

Please send your resume to:

Afdent
attn: Wayne Pecina
533 W. Douglas Road
Mishawaka, IN 46545
or fax to 260-483-0024
Email: wpecina@afdent.com

Afdent is an equal opportunity employer.

Current Available Positions

Dentist

Experience the Patient Friendly Difference as an Afdent Dentist
The Afdent model attracts people by meeting them where they are in life, encouraging them in their decision for improved oral health … a philosophy we call Patient Friendly Dentistry.

If you are a recent graduate looking for a career opportunity or an experienced dentist looking for a change, please consider Afdent.

New graduates as well as experience, well-qualified dentists will receive a guaranteed starting salary. This is a long-term employment opportunity with job security and no business management responsibilities.

Benefits to Joining Afdent:

Higher salaries for new graduates and experienced dentists
All salaries are guaranteed and not tied to production or quotas
Fully paid malpractice insurance and medical insurance for your family
4-day work week with paid vacation and holidays
No long-term contracts are required

Patient-centered dentistry and an overall superior dental experience is our focus. Presently with five doctors on staff, fully expanded duties assistants, and a team approach to dentistry, we provide new graduates with an environment that promotes learning and personal growth.

You will receive plenty of patient exposure and training while working under the guidance of experienced doctors to perfect your skills. The variety of procedures performed and the number of patients available make the Afdent experience superior to any General Practice Residency program.

No long-term contracts are required, but a long-term salary structure may be presented with ownership opportunities. If you have a great attitude, like to keep busy, and enjoy helping people, please consider Afdent. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Come Visit on Us! We’ll Cover Your Travel and Hotel
Want to schedule your visit?
Send your resume to:
Wayne Pecina
General Manager, Afdent
605 W. Douglas Road
Mishawaka, IN 46545
Fax: 574-277-8108
Email: wpecina@afdent.com

Dental Assistant - Expanded

We see all kinds of patients at Afdent and we approach each one as the individual they are and not a number in a chart. Your superior clinical abilities combined with your excellent communication skills and ability to manage patients through difficult appointments help you instill complete confidence and trust in every patient you work with. You are part of a team of energetic and passionate people who work together, relentlessly helping each other out to provide a second-to-none experience for our patients. As an Expanded Assistant at Afdent, you understand the value of time but also quality. The balance between the two is an art form and each day you work with your team to give a world-class performance.

Responsibilities:

Perform usual and customary duties of an Expanded Dental Assistant.
Assist Doctor with placing and finishing down alloy and composite fillings using Matrix Bands/Wedges.
Assist Doctor with adjusting dentures, partials, and flippers.
Coordinate patient flow with front and back offices.
Answer patient questions and address patient concerns.
Other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications:

Valid Indiana Radiology License.
Desire to work in a fast paced, focused environment while providing excellent customer service.

Preferred qualifications:

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Certificate.

Job Details: Full Time – 4 days per week (32-36 hours per week). Hourly, Non-Exempt.

Dental Hygienist

The Hygiene Department at Afdent is all about education and helping patients maintaining great oral health. As an Afdent Hygienist, you have access to state of the art operatories and equipment. You are part of a team of energetic and passionate people who work together, relentlessly helping each other out to provide a second-to-none experience for our patients. In this role, you are here to do more than clean teeth. You are an ambassador of Afdent and good oral health, providing patients with the knowledge they need to address their concerns and support their decision to walk through our doors.