AEGD Dental Program Resident

Swope Health’s AEGD Dental Residency Program provides residents with clinical and educational experiences with an emphasis on comprehensive dental care in a community health environment. With the supervision of dental attending staff, residents provide dental care to our patients throughout the year and become adept at treating patients with complex medical needsPrimary Functions: Satisfactorily completes requirements for competency for the AEGD Dental program and fulfils the training objectives for the programDemonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to meet the patient’s physical, psychosocial, educational and safety needs.Receive advanced knowledge and skills comprehensive Dental care and put them to use in assessing, diagnosing and planning treatment for both routine and complex cases.Provide and manage comprehensive patient focused care that is coordinated by the attending Dentist for a wide variety of patients.In partnership with Attending Faculty, considers treatment plans and methods and explain the options with the patient to determine which works best for themDocuments patient history, examination findings, diagnosis, treatment planning utilizing electronic health record.Examines patient to determine nature of condition, utilizing x-rays, mouth mirrors, explores and other diagnostic procedures and instruments.Educates patients and families on oral healthcare.Attend Departmental Meetings, Departmental Training.Performs other duties as assigned.Education Requirements:Completion of a dental degree, DDS or DMD from an accredited school of dentistry. Required Standardized Test: INBDE, NBDE1, and NBDE2.You must have passed the INBDE before matriculation into the advanced dental education program.You must provide your Dental TranscriptsFour(4) recommendation letters from candidates' dental school, including: One (1) institutional evaluation letter written by dean of the dental school.Three (3) professional evaluation letters written by dental faculty members or mentors. Personal Statement.Applicants must be graduates of a CODA accredited dental school and are US and/or Canadian citizensExperience & Qualifications: Ability to interact with patients, doctors, and staff in an effective mannerAbility to work as a team promoting quality oral health careUnderstanding of health and safety regulationsInterest in providing care to diverse patient populationAbout Swope Health Services:Each year, Swope Health serves over 45,000 patients, encompassing more than 200,000 visits in four counties on both sides of the state line. Our team members are proud of the work we do and the promise we've made – delivering coordinated care that values the needs of the whole person and championing better health in our community.Swope Health is a special place that cares for the people who need it most, wherever they are in the community. As part of our promise to battle health inequities and provide high-quality, comprehensive care, we make care visible. That means we proudly deliver our promise through every action, every day.Swope Health Services supports its team members with:• Medical benefits (including a Health Savings Account option), dental and vision• 401(k) retirement plan with company match• Company-paid benefits such as life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Short- and Long-Term Disability• Flexible Spending Account• Paid Days Off beginning at 12 days annually, effective the first day of employment• Nine annual company-paid holidays; One annual paid personal day.QualificationsEDUCATIONDoctorate or betterLICENSES & CERTIFICATIONSDoctor of Dental MedDoctor of Dental SurgJob SummaryRequisition Number: AEGDD002212Job Category: Dental Support ServicesSchedule: Full-Time