General Dentist - Pediatric Focus

General Dentist - Pediatric Focus

Crescent Community Health - Dubuque, IA 52001

Overview

Salary Range $190,000.00 - $230,000.00 Salary Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level Doctorate or above Category Dental

Description

Job Purpose: - Performs professional, high quality dental care, preventive care, and restorative care to pediatric patients under the age of 15 with maximum concern for client comfort, treatment, and respect. Key Responsibilities: - Perform oral examinations using x-ray and other special equipment to assess dental health. - Diagnose and treat dental and oral diseases, ensuring the highest standards of care. - Execute restorations, extractions, prophylactic, and other dental work as indicated. - Maintain thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of general and pediatric dentistry. - Utilize electronic dental records and other computer software efficiently for patient management. - Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills to ensure a comfortable and respectful environment for pediatric patients. - Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care for patients. - Stay updated with the latest advancements in pediatric dentistry to provide cutting-edge treatment options. - Maintain compliance with health and safety regulations in all dental procedures.

Qualifications

Required Education: - Doctor of Medical Dentistry (DMD) degree, a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree, or equivalent degree; graduate from an accredited school of dentistry. Required Experience: - At least five years of experience as a general dentist. - At least two years of experience working with pediatric patients. Preferred Experience: - Able to qualify for a faculty appointment with NYU Langone Dental Medicine. Required Skills and Abilities: - Must be able to use electronic dental records and other computer software. - Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of general and pediatric dentistry. - Proficiency in performing oral examinations using x-ray and other special equipment. - Ability to diagnose and treat dental and oral diseases. - Competency in performing restorations, extractions, prophylactic, and other dental work as indicated. - Commitment to providing high-quality dental care, preventive care, and restorative care to pediatric patients under the age of 15 with maximum concern for client comfort, treatment, and respect.