Dentist (Clinical Hourly) Mile Square Health Center

Dentist (Clinical Hourly)

The Dentist (Clinical Hourly) will provide clinical dental care within the scope of license and credentials at Mile Square Health Center (MSHC) clinics in conformance with approved clinical protocols and guidelines. Will be required to work across all MSHC locations based on departmental needs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Examine patients to determine nature of condition, utilizing x-rays, dental instruments, and other diagnostic tools/procedures.
• Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries and malformations of teeth, gums, and related oral structures.
• Clean, fill, extract, and replace teeth, using rotary, hand instruments, dental appliances, medications, and surgical implements.

• Provide preventive dental services to patients, including fluoride applications, and other sealants to teeth.
• Provide continuous education to patients with respect to oral and dental hygiene.

• Record patient-dentist transactions as they occur accurately and completely reflecting the nature of the contact, condition of the patient, and the care or treatment provided.
• Complete referrals, data collections instruments, and other records as required.
• Assist with the design, development, and implementation of appropriate Dental Department policies and protocols in compliance with the most current accepted professional standards.
• Assist with continuing education, on-the-job training, and orientation of community health center staff as requested.
• Perform other related duties and/or projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree from accredited dental school.
• Current State of Illinois dental license.
• Eligible for University of Illinois College of Dentistry privileges.
• Ability to work on an hourly, as-needed basis.

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