Dentist

Dentist Job Description

DENTIST

Working under the supervision of the Dental Director, the Dentist provides professional, high-quality dental diagnosis, treatment and education to a broad range of patients, including children, adolescents and adults. The Dentist will provide hands‑on dental care in a variety of settings while achieving the highest levels of appropriateness, quality, efficiency, accessibility, and responsiveness. The Dentist maintains a full appointment schedule for office practice and other settings, provides a full range of general dental services within the dentist’s defined scope of training, utilizes state‑of‑the‑art diagnostic and treatment techniques, refers patients to specialists and relevant patient care components as appropriate, prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate. The incumbent directs and coordinates the patient care activities of dental technical and support staff as required, follows established departmental policies, procedures and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives and safety, environmental and/or infection control standards, and maintains necessary credentialing, licensure, and continuing education requirements. Responsibilities Provides a full range of general dental services within the dentist’s defined scope of training. Utilizes state‑of‑the‑art diagnostic and treatment techniques. Refers patients to specialists and relevant patient care components as appropriate. Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications and treatment regimens as appropriate. Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of dental technical and support staff as required. Follows established departmental policies, procedures and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives and safety, environmental and/or infection control standards. Maintains necessary credentialing, licensure and continuing education requirements. Performs miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned. Working Conditions and Physical Effort Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises. Moderate physical activity. Requires handling average‑weight objects up to 15–20 pounds, assisting patients and standing and/or walking for most of the day. Will work with blood or blood‑borne pathogens and will require OSHA training. Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment. Required Qualifications DDS or DMD degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in general dentistry. Three (3) years of professional experience. Current licensure in the state of Nevada. Valid DEA license to prescribe narcotics. Current CPR/AED certification. Knowledge, Skill and Technical Qualities Ability to maintain quality, safety and/or infection control standards. Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of modern dentistry and oral surgery. Thorough knowledge of dental terminology and dental science. Thorough understanding of the theories, methods and procedures for the prevention of dental diseases and the required corrective treatment. Knowledge of community‑based dental environment. Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing and scheduling work assignments. Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of dental evaluations, diagnosis and treatment. Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements. Knowledge of ethical and legal standards for the delivery of dental care. Ability to observe, assess and record symptoms, reactions and progress. Knowledge of relevant drugs and non‑pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosage and instruct patients on correct usage. Ability to develop and implement individualized dental care plans for patients. Salary Information In addition to a base salary this position will include a monthly commission based on production. Exempt: Yes Full‑Time Equivalent: 100.0% Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. For more information, visit The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, or religion. Posting Close Date 07/6/2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.