DENTIST

The purpose of this classification is to diagnose dental disease, injuries, malformations of the teeth and gums and provide essential dental services, including preventative, restorative, and emergency services to the community.

The Dentist is responsible for the following essential functions:

• Views assignment board and obtains patient assignment
• Reviews medical/dental history chart of assigned patient
• Consults with dental assistant for any additional updated information related to patient
• Determines if any pre‑exam medications are to be administered (SBE)
• Interviews, examines, and discusses exam findings with patient
• Informs patient of recommended treatment procedure, obtains patient consent for treatment
• Administers appropriate pre‑procedural medication, including topical anesthetic, through oral swabbing and/or injection
• Completes recommended procedure
• Provides appropriate post‑procedural medication, if necessary
• Directs dental assistant in various aspects of patient treatment
• Provides post‑procedural instruction to patient
• Discusses comprehensive treatment plans with patient, within the departmental guidelines, which meet patient’s needs
• Records all pertinent information in a clear, concise, and professional manner in patient chart
• Completes all necessary paperwork for each patient visit and dismisses patient
• Performs dental exams/screenings in clinic and in outreach in school‑based setting, utilizing portable equipment, record findings and complete appropriate assessment forms
• Attends seminars and continuing education courses as required for licensure or by employer
• Provides appropriate referrals as needed
• Required to see patients until all patients have been treated, dismissed and exited the clinic
• Assists dental assistants with various aspects of their identified job duties
• Performs student evaluations as required
• Assists in evaluation of auxiliary staff
• All duties are completed in accordance with the rules, regulations, protocols, and procedural guidelines established by the Tennessee Board of Health, Tennessee Dental Practice Act, Tennessee Code Annotated, American Dental Association, OSHA, TOSHA, CDC, and Knox County Health Department

• Respond to and report immediately if called upon by local, regional or central office supervisors, as part of a coordinated emergency response by the Knox County Mayor’s Office
• Ensure regular, punctual attendance during scheduled work hours
• Perform other duties as required

• Doctoral Degree in Dental Sciences required, with one (1) year of clinical practice experience in dentistry
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered for employment into the position
• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Tennessee dental license and unrestricted DEA registration/certification
• Must obtain or possess a current CPR certification

• Ability to use foot controlled and hand controlled equipment, dental tools including small instruments, handles, drills, fluid extractors, water dispenser, suction tools, latex or non‑latex gloves, writing utensils, x‑ray equipment, (hand held) x‑ray developer, enlarger, autoclave sanitizers, cleaning equipment and fluids, chemical containers, supplies, dental equipment, assistive devices, adjustable chairs and tables, needles, syringes, automatic instrument cleaner, associated sanitizing wraps and bags, medical/dental charts, copier/fax
• Basic understanding of computers, printers and other office equipment
• Must be proficient in Windows OS and Microsoft Word
• Ability to focus and demonstrate great attention to detail
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team
• Ability to perform bi‑lateral upper extremity movements simultaneously in a highly repetitive, short cycle sequence and pace
• Ability to comprehend, apply and follow set guidelines and procedures outlined by the governing body
• Ability to adapt to a changing rotation of duties or responsibilities
• Ability to work with co‑workers in a direct relationship in order to accomplish the task assigned
• Ability to adjust one’s…