Dentist

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Salary begins at $+ per year depending on experience based on a 1.0 FTE.

The purpose of a Dentist is to provide patients with exceptional dental care and to remove barriers to a patient’s ability to maintain a healthy smile.

Dental professionals are responsible for the treatment of problems associated with the teeth and surrounding tissues in the mouth. They also provide education and administer care to assist in preventing future dental problems. Instruction may be provided on brushing, flossing, diet, the use of fluorides and all other aspects related to dental care. Other responsibilities of dentists may include:
Providing exams, reviewing radiographs, treatment planning, restoring teeth, extracting teeth, fabrication of fixed and removable prosthesis, root canal treatments, and treatment of periodontal disease. A dentist may also write prescriptions and administer anesthetics.

• Conduct routine exams for patients to assess their dental condition and diagnose possible issues.
• Utilize dental equipment in the evaluation and treatment of patients.
• Restore teeth, extract teeth, and replacement of missing teeth and preventative treatments
• Administer local anesthetic to keep patients comfortable during treatment.
• Appropriate use of PPE/infection control protocols when providing dental treatment to patients.
• Some laboratory work may be required. Some work may be sent out to dental laboratories.
• Refer patients to specialists as needed.
• Collaborate with North Lakes providers as well as external resources and providers in the best interest of the patients’ continuation of care.
• Work collaboratively with North Lakes support staff in the care and treatment of patients including Registered Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants, and office staff.
• Be mindful of and maximize integration of care within North Lakes services.

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information;
  Collects and researches data;
  Uses intuition and experience to complement data;
  Designs work flows and procedures.
• Problem Solving - Gathers and analyzes information skillfully;
  Develops alternative solutions;
  Works well in group problem solving situations;
  Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Technical Skills - Pursues training and development opportunities;
  Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills;
  Shares expertise with others.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming;
  Maintains confidentiality;
  Listens to others without interrupting;
  Keeps emotions under control;
  Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities;
  Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views;
  Gives and welcomes feedback;
  Contributes to building a positive team spirit;
  Puts success of team above own interests;
  Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives;
  Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality;
  Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Both diagnostic abilities and manual skills are required for dentistry. Dentists must have excellent spatial judgment, good visual memory and a high level of manual dexterity.

Other important skills include self-discipline, a good overall business sense and good communication skills in order to succeed in private practice.

Doctor of Dentistry degree (DDS or DMD) and current, valid, and unrestricted license to practice the profession.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general…