Orthodontist

Job Description

Job Description

OrthodontistSpecialize in the diagnosis, prevention, and correction of teeth and jaw irregularities. Design, fabricate, or use orthodontic appliances to realign teeth and jaws in order to allow for normal functioning and to improve appearance. Provide services both in a clinical, hospital and operating room setting.Duties and Responsibilities  Coordinate the preparation of reports and written documentation as required by the department, company and State and Federal agencies. Maintain proper, detailed and accurate dental records. Travels between clinics to work, as needed. Willingness to be on-call, as scheduled, by the Dental Director/Administrative Director (AD). Willingness to assist Clinic Manager/AD in supervising the dental staff and assuring that clinic is compliant with State and Federal guidelines. Meet productivity goals, as set by the Arkansas Children's Hospital organization and assist the AD, and work with dental staff to accomplish that goal. Maintain a professional demeanor with patients, staff and administration. Perform other tasks, as directed by the Dental Director/AD, as needed to meet clinic or organization goals. Supervise Dental Assistants with whom he/she works. Understand the organization's commitment to provide high quality patient care. Promote a patient-centered environment. Examine and diagnose and treat dental conditions to provide optimum care to patients. Consult with the patient/parent/guardian and advise them of dental status and required treatment. Educate patients regarding oral conditions, provide treatment options and explain to the patient/parent/guardian the risks, benefits and alternatives of each option. Using various diagnostic tests to determine the condition of patients' teeth. Studying patient records, including dental histories, plaster models of teeth, and X-rays to develop treatment plans for patients. Discussing treatment plans and cost estimates with patients. Treating occlusion issues and other oral conditions. Instructing assistants on orthodontic procedures and techniques. Collaborating with other specialists, such as dentists and oral surgeons, to coordinate orthodontic services within the overall treatment plan. Fitting patients for various orthodontic appliances. Scheduling regular checkups with patients to make adjustments to orthodontic appliances, such as tightening braces, and tracking patient progress. Educating patients about on-going orthodontic care and explaining proper oral hygiene methods for good oral health. Providing referrals to other professionals, such as oral surgeons, when needed. Other duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Individual must possess the knowledge and the following skills and abilities or be able to perform theessential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some othercombination of skills and abilities: Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potentialactions to choose the most appropriate one. Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively. Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events). Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.Requirements Education: Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) andsuccessful completion of a residency training program in orthodontics approved by theCommission on Dental accreditation.Certifications:o PALSo BLSInterested candidates should apply electronically at Review of theapplications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. To learn more about LyonCollege go to College does not discriminate with respect to the hiring of applicants or with respect to the terms,conditions, or privileges of employment because of race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexualorientation, or national origin. It is the continuing policy of Lyon College to