Dentist

POSITION SUMMARY

The primary focus will be the practice of dentistry, including examining, diagnosing, and developing treatment plans for teeth infections and injuries of the teeth and mouth and carrying out the treatment plan in a competent and efficient manner. The position will also involve teaching and supervising dentists participating in the residency program with The Wright Center for Community Health in partnership with NYU Langone Dental Medicine, and evaluating and assisting with administration of the residency program. 

 Dentist Responsibilities:

• Strive to meet the unmet met needs and satisfaction with oral health services among patients
• Evaluate patients’ intraoral and peri-oral hard and soft tissue condition, including caries, endodontic/periodontal pathology, soft tissue and developmental pathology
• Diagnose and treat Emergency Dental situations such as toothaches, broken teeth/restorations, dislodged crown/bridges, broken off denture teeth, etc.
• Develop patient treatment plan, including Preventative, Endodontic, Periodontal, Restorative, Prosthetic and follow up care
• Refer out complex Endodontic, Surgical and Periodontal treatment; perform and complete the remaining portion of treatment plan
• Facilitate maximum components of treatment plans that can be completed "in house”
• Perform proficiently amalgam and composite restorations, single and double canal Endodontic therapy, extraction of erupted teeth and roots (either routinely or simple surgical procedures) prophylaxis, periodontal scaling and root planning
• Perform oral surgery procedures, which may include simple extractions, surgical extractions involving impacted third molars, laying a flap, and/or sectioning of teeth, bone graft and socket preservation procedures, basic osseous contouring and alveoloplasty procedures, and simple implant placement
• Perform pediatric dentistry with and without Nitrous Oxide (this will include Preventative, Restorative and Surgical care on cooperative children) Plan and perform space maintainers and Removable single tooth movement appliances
• Participate in conducting medical resident didactics to provide education on dental hygiene in relation to primary care
• Maintain flexibility to practice at other TWC dental clinics site, including the mobile clinic, when necessary
• Provide thirty-six (36) hours of billable clinical time (92 slots per week) and four (4) hours of administrative time per week
• Participate in holiday, weekend, and call rotation, as needed to meet the needs of the patients and community

 AEGD Resident Education:

• Supervise, manage, monitor, and mentor AEGD residents as they develop and work through the clinical educational goals of the program including patient treatment plans, the application and integration of knowledge, skills and values in delivering general dental care and treatment to patients of all ages
• Develop resident remediation plans as required in collaboration with Clinic and Program Directors
• Review and approve resident treatment plans, progress notes, and coordination of specialist care
• Support the NYU Langone Dental AEGD program accreditation process
• Actively engage in the training of program staff and faculty to achieve clinical collaboration for resident experiences, competencies and assessment
• May participate in the resident interview and admissions process

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Established relationships with dentistry and dental schools; a recognized leader in the dental community
• Familiarity with dental quality assurance programs
• Ability to analyze complex topics or issues and effectively resolve problems
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize with some distractions with attention to details and produce expected outcomes
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in compliance with TWCCH policies and federal/state laws
• Technical knowledge to understand computer applications for claims processing and problem-solving (prefer Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Duties require the use of considerable initiative, leadership skills, creativity, judgment, problem-solving, and working under minimal or no supervision
• Requires working under deadlines or pressure; dealing with difficult people or situations involving complex issues; and negotiating, establishing, and maintaining cooperative and productive business and work relationships
• Requires communicating effectively both orally and in writing; giving instructions or directives to others; all levels of staff, customers, consultants/brokers, and vendors on sensitive matters; and seeking information from a variety of sources
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely; make effective presentations, interact effectively with people in all functions of TWCCH, both internally and externally
• Requires analyzing complex topics or issues and effectively dealing with the public

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate from an accredited Dental School/Doctoral Degree (DDS/DMD)
• A valid unrestricted licensed to practice dentistry by the Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry
• A current conscious sedation (Nitrous Oxide sedation) license is required
• At least two years’ experience practicing dentistry in a practice
• DEA certificate
• Current BLS certification
• Minimum of 5 -10 years professional/management level experience in the accepted standards of dental treatment, including developments in dental materials and treatment modalities. Prefer previous experience in dental private practice, knowledge, and experience in processing dental claims, and prior dental consultant experience
• Knowledge of modern dental science practices, utilization review techniques, data/ statistical analysis, practice protocols, and ADA issues
• Strong skills, abilities, and commitment to teamwork
• Continuing education course for new procedure and standards
• Professional and compassionate demeanor when interacting with patients
• Personal accountability and attention to detail required
• Ability to multitask and make informed decisions accurately and quickly
• Experience working in a high-volume dental clinic and delivering exceptional care
• Strict adherence to sanitation requirements for tools and procedures
• An interest in treating less fortunate patients in need
• Providing emergency, preventative and basic restorative care
• Experience with Electronic Dental Records and digital radiography required
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Bilingual is a plus