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Dentist

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$138,000 - 163,000 yearly

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Job Description - 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

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