Staff Dentist

SUMMARY:

Under direction to provide professional dental services with the AHS Dental Clinics; and to do other related work as required.

NOTE:

The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.

• 1. Performs oral examinations at the AHS Dental Clinics, interprets x-rays; treats mouth diseases; performs prophylactic procedures, restorations, and other treatment as needed; takes impressions, orders dentures and fits and adjusts dentures; instructs patients in oral hygiene and dental care.
• 2. Performs emergency procedures in order to reduce immediate pain; refers patients for needed dental care to the regularly scheduled Staff Dentist for treatment.
• 3. Performs dental evaluations, performs all needed care on juvenile whose guardians are covered by an aid program and informs responsible guardians of dental care which must be given juveniles through private dentists.

Possession of a valid license to practice dentistry in California.

Possession of a valid license to practice dentistry in California

Pay Range: $129.87/ Hour

The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will bedeterminedbased on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligiblepositionsa generous comprehensive benefits program.