Dentist

Job Title

The Dentist shall be proficient in all aspects of general dentistry including the ability to perform selected specialty services.

Specifically, the provider should possess the expertise and competency to perform the following:

• Diagnose malocclusions, and pathological or irregular conditions and ensure proper referral of patients for evaluation or specialty care.
• Perform services including but not limited to cavity fillings; crowns, dentures, implants, teeth extractions, and root canals.
• Reading and interpreting dental radiographs and digital scans.
• Prescribe medication.
• Provide all appropriate dental disease prevention measures for each patient treated.
• Diagnose pathology related to the oral cavity, teeth and occlusal disorders.
• Accomplish routine and complex restoration of teeth.
• Ensure appropriate medical records are maintained and updated in a timely manner.
• Assists in the educational development of the Advanced Education in General Dentistry (PGY1-2) program by developing seminars and training residents in the dental clinic.
• Administer local anesthesia.
• Performance of nonsurgical and surgical procedures for patients presenting with clinical conditions associated with disease conditions affecting the gums and supporting structures of the teeth.
• Interpersonal Effectiveness.
• Gives courteous, accurate, and complete responses and demonstrates a pleasant disposition that puts people at ease.
• Treats all employees with respect regardless of their level within the organization, personality, culture, or background.
• Demonstrates a concerned and caring attitude toward patients, families, and others.
• Accepts constructive criticism when behaviors deviate from stated goals.
• Correctly performs patient care according to established policies/procedures, protocols, and best practice guidelines.
• Demonstrates safe practices by recognizing and reporting safety hazards, injuries, and deviations from practice by initiating appropriate measures for protection of the patient, self, and others.
• Conducts the universal time-out procedure when appropriate.
• Maintains the operatory in accordance with the sweep sheet on a daily and weekly basis; ensures that sterile and non-sterile RMEs are stored appropriately.
• Ensures package integrity is in place and verifies biological monitoring.
• Maintains mastery of existing procedures, learns new procedures in a timely manner, and participates in continuing education/in-service programs to ensure a high level of expertise.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 6:30am - 3:00pm. (Subject to change based on agency needs).