Dentist - Primary Health Care

At DAP Health, we are committed to transforming lives and advancing health equity for all. As a leading nonprofit health care provider, we deliver compassionate, high-quality care to the diverse communities of the Coachella Valley and San Diego County. Our comprehensive services range from primary care to mental health, wellness programs, and beyond, with a focus on those who are most vulnerable. DAP Health is happy to offer a new hire bonus for this position
The Dentist diagnoses and treats dental conditions, injuries, and irregularities of the oral cavity and related tissues and provides education regarding prevention and oral hygiene.
Administrative Functions:

Maintain proper, detailed, and accurate dental records
Travel between clinics to work, as needed
Be on call, as scheduled, by the Director of Dental Services
Assist Clinic Manager/Director of Dental Services in supervising the dental staff and assuring that clinic is compliant with State and Federal guidelines
Meet productivity goals, as set by DAP Health, assist the Clinic Manager, and work with dental staff to accomplish those goals
Supervise Dental Assistants
Understand the organization's commitment to provide high-quality patient care and promote a patient-centered environment
Perform other tasks, as directed by the Director of Dental Services, as needed to meet clinic or organization goals
Perform other tasks, as directed by the Director of Dental Services, as needed to meet clinic or organization goals Clinical Functions:
Examine, diagnose, and treat dental conditions to provide optimum care to patients
Consult with the patient/parent/guardian and advise them of dental status and required treatment
Educate patients regarding oral conditions, provide treatment options, and explain to the patient/parent/guardian the risks, benefits, and alternatives of each option
Treat dental conditions for patients of all ages, and if unable to provide a particular service, provide the patient with the appropriate specialty referral (Board certified/qualified Pedodontics are exempted from treating adult patients)
Treat soft/hard tissues diseases of the oral cavity, perform surgery on oral tissues, when necessary, render prosthetic treatment, when indicated, and design and place orthodontic appliances for interceptive orthodontics
Provide quality care to the patients of DAP Health, within the scope of practice outlined by state and/or federal law
Deliver care in accordance with established standards of care and accepted community standards
Bilingual in Spanish/English, strongly preferred
Computer skills involving word processing email and dental management programs such as Media Dent preferable
Proficient in preventative and restorative dental treatment procedures
Knowledge of the principles and practices of modern dentistry and its application, techniques, procedures, and equipment
Demonstrate strong leadership skills and qualities
DDS/DMD Degree from an accredited dental school

• Licensed to practice dentistry in the State of California
• Meet all credentialing and privileging requirements
• Experience working with a non-profit FQHC Dental clinic preferred
• Experience working with LGBTQ community, homeless, and those with substance use conditions preferred