Dentist II

Work in this class involves independent professional dental services in the Rockingham County Public Health Department dental clinic. Employees provide comprehensive dental treatment and participate in community dental health initiatives and program activities as assigned. This position may provide guidance to dental assistants assigned to the position and assist with operational or management duties delegated by the Dentist III. Work is guided by established dental health practices and is performed under the administrative supervision of the Dentist III (who may have a working title of Dental Health Director/Administrator).

Examples of Duties

• Provides dental treatment to patients (major functional element) to put fillings, sealants, extract teeth, perform root canal treatments, prepare dentures, crowns, space maintainers, perform surgeries, etc.
• Coordinates local dental health projects; directs and participates in dental examinations of school age children; promotes dental health programs in public schools.
• Maintains records of dental patients and treatment by documenting procedures, reviewing health histories, and ensuring accuracy of clinical documentation.
• Provides diagnosis and dental education to patients.
• Evaluates dental conditions and radiographs, concludes diagnosis, and provides related health information to patients and communicates with specialists.
• Supervises and directs the work of dental assistants assigned to the position and delegates duties related to preparing operatory, sterilization, chairside treatment, and assigs tasks for clinical function and performs other related duties as assigned.
• Participates in meetings, consultation, and mentoring activities with dental staff and assists the Dentist III with management duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Comprehensive knowledge of County and Department policies and procedures.
• Comprehensive knowledge of applicable local and State laws, rules, and regulations.
• Thorough knowledge of the equipment, instruments, practices, and procedures utilized in general dentistry practice.
• Thorough knowledge of preparing reports and other types of correspondence.
• Thorough knowledge of the use of standard office equipment and associated software
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships, medical officials, patients, and associates.
• Thorough knowledge of modern dentistry and recent developments in the field of dentistry.
• Considerable knowledge of departmental policies, rules, and regulations pertaining to dental health services.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, departmental personnel from other professional disciplines within the clinic, and community settings.
• Ability to prepare and deliver lectures on dental health education to professional and community groups.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an approved school of dentistry.

Necessary Special Qualifications

Licensed by the North Carolina Board of Dental Examiners to practice dentistry in the State of North Carolina at the time of hire with two or more years experience as a Dentist.