Dentist

Dentist

The incumbent is responsible for performing all functions of the position. Under the general supervision of the Dental Coordinator, the staff dentist is responsible for administering, maintaining, and expanding a program of primary care and preventive dental care in a health center setting. This position is assigned overall responsibility for developing, managing, and maintaining public health dentistry, program-wide.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Providing dental consultation to other tribal/state agencies, educational institutions, state health department programs, county health departments, and professional organizations, and establishing and maintaining official working relationships.
• Examining, diagnosing, and treating oral diseases.
• Performing oral treatments including root canals, extractions, and fixing and removable prosthetics.
• Working with clinical staff to provide quality patient treatments.
• Educating patients on preventive dental care and oral health care.
• Designing and fixing prosthodontic appliances including bridges, partial dentures, complete dentures, and space maintainers.
• Treating teeth malformations, gum injuries, and other oral abnormalities.
• Using dental instruments safely to avoid accidents.
• Operating x-rays and diagnostic equipment effectively to examine teeth and gums.
• Ensuring that the work area is maintained safe, clean, and organized.
• Following standard dentistry procedures and complying with company policies.
• Evaluating patient's dental health and prescribing medications.
• Referring patients to appropriate specialists when needed.
• Recording of patient's progress, procedures, and other dental/health matters.

Additional duties include:

• Performing other duties and projects as required by management.
• Staying abreast with the latest developments and techniques in the dental field.
• Working with office staff in managing patient appointments and scheduling to achieve productivity goals.
• Timely completion of continuing education required by state licensing requirements.

Skills and abilities

include:

• Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of dentistry and dental epidemiology.
• The ability to communicate well with the public, staff, and other providers.
• The ability to analyze complex problems and adopt an appropriate course of action.
• Excellent written skills, the ability to keep detailed records.
• Strong computer skills; experience with healthcare databases/applications.

Qualifications include:

• Graduation from an accredited college of dentistry.
• CPR certification is required.
• Two (2) years of experience preferred.
• State of Oklahoma Dental license preferred.
• Current DEA and OBNDD License.
• Read, write, and speak English.

Physical requirements include:

• Sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to bend, stretch and kneel.
• May require some moderate to heavy lifting.
• Repetitive computer work.

Environmental conditions include:

• A general clinical environment with frequent exposure to chemicals, blood borne pathogens, and patient body fluids.