Dentist

Dental Care Provider

Provides high-quality and culturally appropriate dental care to patients. This position plays a vital role in improving oral health outcomes through the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of dental diseases and conditions. Works within a multi-disciplinary healthcare team and supports the mission of promoting wellness in the Laguna community. Perform examinations, diagnose, treat, and help prevent disease. Refer patients to specialists when needed for further diagnosis or treatment.

Essential Functions

Perform routine and non-routine dental examinations of patients with the evaluation of symptoms to determine appropriate diagnosis and treatment. Monitor patients' conditions', progress or response to treatment and reevaluate treatment plans as necessary. Perform dental procedures and refer patients for specialty consultation or treatment in conformance with approved clinical protocols and guidelines. Provide and manage direct patient care of patients of all ages, including intraoral and extraoral examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment. Collaborate with dental hygienists, dental assistants and administrative staff to ensure efficient, patient-centered care. Prescribe pharmaceuticals, other medications and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed intraoral conditions. Explain dental procedures and provide education of proposed treatment plan(s) to patients and family members. Promote preventive dental care and educate patients on oral hygiene, disease prevention and health-related conditions. Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention. Provide health and wellness advice to patients or caregivers. Maintain accurate, complete and timely electronic dental records in accordance with HIPAA, clinic protocols and billing protocols. Prepare official health documents and patient records with proper and ethical coding necessary for billing of all services provided. Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, or examination results in consultation with patient, family members or other medical professionals. Ensure the quality of the dental program and participate in work teams by reviewing, recommending and implementing improved policies and procedures. Participate in community outreach programs, student/school screenings and oral health education initiatives. Recommend and assist with the design of dental program. Provide clinical advice in program and resource development, grant funding and coordination. Advise community regarding dental health and safety issues. May prepare reports which include disease statistics or medical status of individuals or other required information. Ensure personal and professional compliance with all applicable federal, state, tribal and local rules and regulations, AAAHC (Accreditation Association of Ambulatory Healthcare) and infection control standards. Ensure diagnosis, care and treatment follow all protocols established for dental program operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Medicine from accredited post-secondary institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• One (1) year of professional clinical experience as a Dentist. Experience working in Native American or underserved community preferred.
• Current, active, full, and unrestricted license as a Physician from any state or the District of Columbia.
• Current DEA License
• Current BLS or ACLS certification.