Dentist

Position Title:            Dentist

Department:              Dental

Position reports to:   Dental Director

Position Summary:  

Works under the supervision of the Dental Director in accordance with established policies and procedures, comply with California State regulatory requirements.  Provides comprehensive dental services to adult and children.

Responsibilities:

• Perform dental services including oral examinations, order and interprets radiographs, prophylaxis, fillings, extractions, root canals, periodontal treatments, oral surgery, sealants, stainless steel crowns, space maintainers, performs follow -up services.


• Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries and malformations of teeth and gums.


• Records findings in dental charts and takes a comprehensive medical and dental history.


• Present and explain to patients a treatment plan.


• Educate and give patient oral hygiene instructions to include fluorides.


• Prescribes and determines appropriate dosage of medication.


• Demonstrates good judgment when a dental problem is beyond the scope of services provided in the dental clinic.


• Develops and maintains list of referrals for specialty care.


• Consistently inquires and records the possibility of pregnancy before utilizing radiological imaging.


• Enforce the use of proper shielding technique.


• Maintains and updates patients charts records and information.


• Fill-up and sign all charge slips for billing purposes.


• Works closely with Dental supervisor to determine appropriate co-pay.


• Works closely with volunteer dentist to assure all required standards are met.


• Refers volunteer dentist to Dental supervisor to initiate a process of joining dental staff.


• Works with Dental supervisor when scheduling volunteer dentist services for special projects.


• Works closely with Dental supervisor and receptionist to facilitate the scheduling of dental appointments, chart maintenance, protocols.


• Respectfully remind parents the need to supervise their children while going undergoing under dental treatment.


• Advise patients regarding dental health practices.


• Complies with contract terms relative to licenses and insurance.


• Follows security policies and procedures when encountering inappropriate threatening patient behavior.


• Anticipates the need for supplies and notifies the Dental assistant on a timely basis utilizing the order book.


• Promptly notifies the Dental assistant of supplies needed to be return.


• Inform Dental supervisor of new products available that may be appropriate to use in the Dental clinic to increase quality of care.

Quality Enhancement:

• Develops and maintains a system of peer review which follows policies and procedures.


• Develops and create new policies and procedures when necessary.


• Works closely with Dental Supervisor in the development and maintenance of patient evaluation tool of dental clinic services.


• Investigates and develops appropriate quality control procedures.


• Consistently follows universal precautions.


• Closely observes the activities of the dental assistant to assure that cleaning and sterilization procedures are correctly followed.


• Consult with appropriate hospitals or dental clinics in the development of cleaning and sterilization procedures and maintains standards equal to a hospital.


• Works closely with Dental Supervisor and ensure a maintenance program of all dental equipment.


• Ensure the collection of MSDS on all dental materials use in the department.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• DDS, degree from accredited school of Dentistry


• Current, Valid California State Board License and DEA


• Minimum 1 year of practice of general dentistry in the community preferred.


• Ability to carry or lift 25 lbs.


• Demonstrates an attitude of cooperation and professionalism when working inside and out of the department.


• Demonstrates the ability to be self directed and initiated.


• Ability to function as a member of a team promoting and atmosphere of cooperation


• Ability to adapt to working with clinic patients and their special needs.


• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and labor laws