Job Details

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Job Summary:

Provides comprehensive dental care services in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of dental diseases, injuries and/or deformities; performs related work as required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Examines, diagnosis, treats and prescribes medications to patients of the Clinic
• Ability to administer local anesthetic
• Ability to administer nitrous oxide when indicated
• Provides dental services including (when equipped);
• Preventative dental services, i.e. prophylaxis, scaling and root planning, fluoride treatment, varnishes and/or sealants, radiographic procedures, educating patients
• Operative dentistry, i.e. fillings and crowns
• Pediatric dental services
• Oral surgery, i.e. simple to moderately complex extractions
• Endodontics on selected cases determined by professional judgement and if clinic becomes equipped to offer endodontic procedures
• Emergency dental care
• Referring any patients that present to the clinic with needed treatment that is outside the scope of individual general dentists' expertise.
• Maintains dental records for each patient in accordance with the Clinic's policies and procedures.
• Provides inpatient dental services within his/her scope of training and ability.
• Review radiological and medical reports and incorporates findings into plan of care
• Detection and diagnosis of dental diseases including but not limited to decay, periodontal disease, abscesses and broken/fractured teeth.
• Manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drugs and oxygen supply and directory of emergency numbers.
• Detects disease by completing oral cancer screening.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection control policies and protocols.
• Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements.
• Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

Requirements

Skills:

• Ability to work as a team member and to maintain positive work environment and represent the clinic and staff in a positive manner.
• Ability to work with patients of all races, gender, age and socioeconomic status.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to perform duties to standard of care.
• Ability to use Dental Technology.

Physical Demands:

Physical Abilities

Stand Frequently

Walk Frequently

Sit Frequently

Handling/Fingering Constantly

Reach Outward Occasionally

Reach above Shoulder Occasionally

Climb Occasionally

Crawl Not Applicable

Bend Frequently

Push Pull:

12 lbs or less Frequently

13-25 lbs Occasionally

26-40 lbs Not Applicable

41-100 lbs Not Applicable

Lift Carry:

10 lbs or less Constantly

11-20 lbs Occasionally

21-50 lbs Occasionally

51-100 lbs Occasionally

Over 100 lbs Not Applicable