Dentist - Michigan

About This Role

As a Dentist, you will provide comprehensive and appropriate dental care and treatment to patients. You will also provide supervision to Dental Assistants and Dental Hygienists as assigned and collaborate with other providers and the Chief Dental Officer as needed. This position will work closely with the dental staff and will report to the Chief Dental Officer.

Dentist

Starting $140,000

• Provides routine and emergency dental services, including diagnosis and treatment plans, general restorative procedures, crown and bridge construction, removable prosthetics, uncomplicated endodontics and minor oral surgery.
• Initiates and interprets x‑ray and lab studies.
• Administers and prescribes anesthetics and medications.
• Refers patients for specialty care to other clinic programs or outside agencies as appropriate.
• Supervises Dental Assistant and Dental Hygienist.
• Conducts follow‑up patient care.
• Provides dental and oral health education to patients and families.
• Assists in reviewing clinic productivity, scheduling procedures, and establishing guidelines for care and treatment.
• Teaches and trains patients and staff on illness prevention.
• Assists with in‑service and ongoing training of clinic staff.
• Builds relationships and fosters a high level of customer service.
• Manages difficult clients and patients, demonstrating interpersonal savvy and influence skills.
• Exercises professional judgment in the performance of services provided consistent with the organization’s policies and the standards of the dental profession.
• Demonstrates high degree of knowledge and competency in the practice of dentistry and associated charting requirements.