Staff Dentist (Mobile Unit)

Staff Dentist (Mobile Unit)

Job Information

Delta Health Center, Inc. (DHC) is the first community health center of its kind. Also, it's the first Federally Qualified Community Health Center (FQHC) in the United States. DHC is a non-profit organization that is located in historic Bolivar County, Mississippi, where it opened its doors in 1965. At Delta Health Center, we continue to build a world class primary health care system committed to caring for vulnerable populations from newborns to the elderly. DHC also supports those who want to stay fit and to those with chronic health problems with our main focus being health. We have helped generations of families to live healthy and stay healthy.

Job Description

Provides a comprehensive dental program throughout the life cycle, with emphasis on prevention of dental disease, promotion of dental health and the treatment of disease, injuries and malformations. Participates in the organization's Senior Oral Health Partnership project funded by Delta Dental Community Care Foundation focusing on increasing access to dental care for seniors in the Mississippi Delta. Works with members of other departments, participates in planning joint technical programs, and recommending methods and procedures for coordination of dental services with medical, nutritional, social and other human services. Investigates and studies trends and developments in dental practices and techniques reflecting applicable advances in the field to guide professional and technical staff. Participates in the integration of dental health services into primary care as indicated in the Dental Health Care Plan. Assist in the development and execution of the Dental Health Plan. Establishes and maintains a recall system, short call list, lists of patients who are chronically late and break appointments. Maintains accurate, confidential and secure patient records. Provides dental care by diagnosing and treating disease, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums. Makes visual examination of the patient's teeth and surrounding oral structures, utilizing x-rays, mouth mirror, exploration, instruments and other diagnostic procedures; enters findings on a dental chart and in patient's medical records; decides upon and carries to completion the most feasible plan of treatment including scheduling the necessary follow-up appointments. Locate and repair cavities in teeth. Extracts impacted, infected or otherwise diseased and troublesome teeth or performs root canal work. Makes impressions and models of jaw and mouth in preparation for dentures. Treats diseases of teeth, gums, and mouth with appropriate drugs or by surgery. Advises patients about dental health practices. Assists in maintaining adequate dental supplies and equipment. Promotes the fluoridation of public water. Conducts and participates in an ongoing dental health education program. Conducts dental screenings on-site and off-site and tracks abnormalities. Actively participates in the Continuous Quality Improvement Committee. Observes and assists dental personnel at work to insure safe and ethical practices. Participates in national, state and local dental societies and professional organizations. Attends staff meetings and in-service education programs. Formulates and writes technical reports and procedures. Teaches patients, community and personnel dental health.

Benefits

401(k), 401(k) matching, dental insurance, employee discount, health insurance, life insurance, paid time off, vision insurance