Dentist

Job Summary Provides comprehensive dental care services in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of dental diseases, injuries and/or deformities; performs related work as required.

• Examines, diagnoses, treats and prescribes medications to patients of the Clinic
• Ability to administer local anesthetic
• Ability to administer nitrous oxide when indicated
• Provides dental services including when equipped:
• Preventative dental services (prophylaxis, scaling and root planning, fluoride treatment, varnishes and/or sealants, radiographic procedures, educating patients)
• Operative dentistry (fillings and crowns)
• Pediatric dental services
• Oral surgery (simple to moderately complex extractions)
• Endodontics on selected cases determined by professional judgement and if clinic becomes equipped to offer endodontic procedures
• Emergency dental care
• Refers patients that present to the clinic with needed treatment that is outside the scope of individual general dentists’ expertise
• Maintains dental records for each patient in accordance with the Clinic’s policies and procedures
• Provides inpatient dental services within his/her scope of training and ability
• Reviews radiological and medical reports and incorporates findings into plan of care
• Detection and diagnosis of dental diseases including but not limited to decay, periodontal disease, abscesses and broken/fractured teeth
• Manages dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drugs and oxygen supply and directory of emergency numbers
• Detects disease by completing oral cancer screening
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection control policies and protocols
• Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements
• Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies

• Ability to work as a team member and to maintain a positive work environment and represent the clinic and staff in a positive manner
• Ability to work with patients of all races, gender, age and socioeconomic status
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to perform duties to standard of care
• Ability to use Dental Technology

• Stand Frequently
• Walk Frequently
• Sit Frequently
• Handling/Fingering Constantly
• Reach Outward Occasionally
• Reach above Shoulder Occasionally
• Climb Occasionally
• Bend Frequently
• Push/Pull 12 lbs or less Frequently
• Push/Pull 13-25 lbs Occasionally
• Push/Pull 26-40 lbs Not Applicable
• Push/Pull 41-100 lbs Not Applicable
• Lift/Carry 10 lbs or less Constantly
• Lift/Carry 11-20 lbs Occasionally
• Lift/Carry 21-50 lbs Occasionally
• Lift/Carry 51-100 lbs Occasionally
• Lift/Carry Over 100 lbs Not Applicable