Dental Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

The Dental Therapist provides preventive, restorative, and educational oral health services under the supervision of a licensed dentist, in accordance with Michigan dental practice laws. This role focuses on improving access to quality dental care, promoting oral health, and delivering patient-centered treatment to diverse populations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform oral health assessments and collect patient dental histories

• Provide preventive services including prophylaxis, scaling, polishing, fluoride treatments, and sealants

• Perform basic restorative procedures such as placing and finishing fillings, stainless steel crowns, and temporary restorations as permitted by state law

• Perform nonsurgical extractions of periodontally diseased permanent teeth with mobility +3, simple extraction of erupted primary teeth, placement and removal of space maintainers, suturing and suture removal

• Administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide where authorized

• Take, process, and interpret dental radiographs

• Provide oral health education and disease prevention counseling

• Assist in developing treatment plans in collaboration with supervising dentists

• Maintain accurate, compliant patient records (EHR)

• Follow OSHA, HIPAA, CDC, and infection control guidelines

Quality Improvement & Other Duties:

• Participate in community outreach or public health initiatives when applicable

• Participate in peer review and quality assurance studies. Cooperate in setting and implementing dental quality standards and policies

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Graduation from a CODA-accredited Dental Therapy program

• Current licensure or certification as a Dental Therapist through the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs

• BLS certification at time of hire

• Knowledge of state dental practice acts and scope of practice regulations

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong clinical skills within authorized scope of practice

• Excellent communication and patient education abilities

• Detail-oriented with strong documentation skills

• Ability to work independently under general or indirect supervision, as allowed

Physical Demands: Medium

Supervisory Responsibilities: May supervise up to 3 dental assistants and 2 hygienists as assigned to the extent permitted in a written practice agreement.

TBCHS offers a competitive salary, generous PTO, sick time, paid leave, 401K matching, health insurance with low-cost premiums and a great work-life balance.