Oral Surgeon Opening

About the role

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon - Watertown & Potsdam, NY

Oral Surgery of Northern New York is seeking a skilled, motivated Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon to join its established practice serving Watertown, Potsdam, and surrounding communities throughout Northern New York.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected specialty practice with an experienced surgical team, broad clinical scope, and an established presence across the region. The practice provides comprehensive oral and maxillofacial surgery in a modern office setting with a strong focus on patient comfort, safety, and clinical excellence.

We welcome both current OMFS residents preparing to graduate and experienced oral surgeons looking for their next long-term opportunity.

Why Oral Surgery of Northern New York Stands Out

• Full-Scope Oral Surgery: Maintain a diverse surgical practice including dental implants, wisdom teeth removal, extractions, bone grafting, oral pathology, corrective jaw surgery, facial trauma, and facial reconstruction.
• Anesthesia Capabilities: Provide care using local anesthesia, nitrous oxide, IV sedation, and office-based general anesthesia in an environment designed around patient safety and comfort.
• Experienced Surgical Support: Work with certified oral and maxillofacial surgical assistants, administrative staff, and an RN who support both surgery and anesthesia care.
• Established Regional Presence: The practice serves patients through offices in Watertown and Potsdam, along with communities including Clayton, Canton, Fort Drum, Carthage, Gouverneur, and surrounding areas.
• Clinical Autonomy: Practice in an environment that supports independent clinical judgment while benefiting from the infrastructure and referral relationships of an established specialty group.
• Strong Long-Term Opportunity: Build meaningful relationships with patients and referring providers while establishing yourself within a growing regional market.

What Northern New York Has to Offer

• Thousand Islands & Lake Ontario: Enjoy boating, fishing, waterfront recreation, and easy access to the Thousand Islands region.
• Adirondack Access: Northern New York offers convenient access to hiking, skiing, camping, and year-round outdoor recreation throughout the Adirondacks.
• Relaxed Lifestyle: Experience smaller communities, less congestion, and more space while still having access to the everyday amenities you need.
• Close to Canada: Watertown is within easy reach of the Canadian border, making weekend trips to Kingston and Ottawa convenient.
• Four-Season Living: Enjoy warm summers, colorful falls, snowy winters, and the full outdoor lifestyle that comes with living in Upstate New York.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school.
• Completion of an accredited Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery residency program prior to start date.
• Licensed or eligible for dental licensure in New York.
• Eligible for appropriate anesthesia and sedation permitting as required.
• Commitment to excellent surgical care, patient experience, and collaboration.
• Current residents and experienced oral surgeons are encouraged to apply.

Additional information

Take the next step in your oral surgery career with an established Northern New York practice offering broad surgical scope, experienced clinical support, and the opportunity to build a long-term career in a region known for its outdoor lifestyle and strong sense of community.

Submit your CV to learn more about joining Oral Surgery of Northern New York.

Specialty1 Partners is the direct employer of non-clinical employees only. For clinical employees, the applicable practice entity listed above in the job posting is the employer. Specialty1 Partners generates job postings and offer letters to assist with human resources and payroll support provided to the applicable practice. Clinical employees include dental assistants and staff assisting with actual direct treatment of patients. Non-clinical employees include the office manager, front desk staff, marketing staff, and any other staff providing administrative duties.

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