Dentist

Job TitlePerform a variety of dental procedures to diagnose and treat conditions of the mouth and teeth. General tasks include examining x-rays, filling cavities, repairing teeth, extracting teeth, and design dentures. Perform surgical procedures such as implants to replace missing teeth, and tissue grafts to treat gum disease.Qualifications• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor Of Medicine In Dentistry (DMD)• Current license in the State of Minnesota• Current Basic Life Support Certification• Ability to work as a team member• Ability to work with culturally diverse group of peopleKnowledge, Skills And Abilities• Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat dental injuries, diseases, and deformities.• Knowledge of symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.• Ability to use current dental software and medical software• The ability to distinguish letters and symbols as well as the ability to utilize telephones, computer terminals and copiers is required.Professional Conduct• Exhibit ethical conduct befitting a Dentist.• Have appropriate professional attire when seeing patients in the clinic.• Be respectful of patients and other clinic staff.• Conduct his/her behavior in accordance with appropriate federal and state laws, and in accordance with the regulations of the State of MinnesotaResponsibilities• Render appropriate, timely care to patients during their visit.• Document each patient interaction in chart completely and in a timely manner.• Submit coding for the visit and any procedures performed.• Use masks, gloves, safety, glasses and other safety measures to protect themselves and their patients from infectious diseases.• Administer anesthetics to limit the amount of pain experienced by patients during procedures.• Examine teeth, gums, and related tissues, using dental instruments, x-rays, and other diagnostic equipment, to evaluate dental health, diagnose diseases or abnormalities, and plan appropriate treatments.• Formulate plan of treatment for patient's teeth and mouth tissue.• Use air turbine and hand instruments, dental appliances and surgical implements.• Advise and instruct patients regarding preventive dental care, the causes and treatment of dental problems, and oral health care services.• Design, make, and fit prosthodontic appliances such as space maintainers, bridges, and dentures, or write fabrication instructions or prescriptions for dental technicians.• Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth, gums and related oral structures, and provide preventive and corrective services.• Perform endodontic treatment.• Write prescriptions• Complete correspondence in a timely fashion.• Return telephone calls to patients in a timely fashion, preferable on the day received, and document the conversation in the chart.• Participate in quality assurance activities, as requested by clinic.• Be available for emergency after clinic calls