Oral Surgeon- Winter Park

Job Purpose

As a licensed dentist, an oral surgeon treats conditions, defects, injuries, and esthetic aspects of the mouth, teeth, jaws, and face.

• Treat conditions, defects, injuries, and esthetic aspects of the mouth, teeth, jaws, and face.
• Examine patients to determine the nature of the condition affecting the patient, utilizing x-rays, dental instruments and other diagnostic procedures.
• Perform removal of diseased and impacted teeth.
• Place implants used to replace missing teeth.
• Administer anesthesia services.
• Provide preventive dental services and education in oral and dental hygiene.
• Supervise office staff, including hygienists, dental assistants, receptionists and other office staff.
• Adheres to safety protocols and processes including but not limited to ensuring protective equipment is utilized and OSHA/Bloodborne pathogen requirements are followed.
• Participate in morning huddles, chart reviews and routine office meetings.
• All other duties and responsibilities allowed under applicable state laws and regulations.

• Commitment to quality patient care and enjoy educating patients on dental health.
• Effective communication skills; demonstrates professional and courteous demeanor with patients.

• DDS or DMD degree, licensed in state in which practicing or have the ability to obtain licensure upon graduation.
• Completion of an oral surgery residency program.
• Current Advance Life Support (ALS) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate.

Oral Surgeons work in areas that are highly visible and designed and furnished to make a good impression. Most work stations are clean, well-lighted, and relatively quiet. Work is sedentary in nature.