Dentist

About Us

The Good Shepherd Community Clinic, Inc. is building healthy people through whole-patient wellness and trauma-informed care. Our proactive focus and integrated approach to caring for the whole person allows the GSCC to provide quality and affordable health, dental, and pharmaceutical care to thousands of patients each year without regard for socio-economic or insurance status. Good Shepherd team members are passionate about making a difference in our patients’ lives. We are a driven, focused, innovative, hardworking, respectful team that is focused on working as one to improve the lives of our patients.

Mission

The GSCC exists so that the working poor and others who lack healthcare access receive quality care and improved health outcomes.

Vision

To show the world what care should feel like!

Core Values

Connection + Ownership

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive dental care to patients, including performing routine check-ups, dental cleanings, fillings, extractions, and other necessary procedures within the scope of dental practice.
• Conduct thorough examinations, assess oral health conditions, and diagnose dental diseases or abnormalities.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices, preventive care, and treatment options to promote optimal dental health.
• Document patient visits accurately and thoroughly in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system, ensuring compliance with documentation standards and legal requirements.
• Record relevant patient information, including medical history, examination findings, treatment provided, and any recommendations or follow-up plans.
• Regularly review and update patient records to maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation.
• Develop comprehensive treatment plans based on patient assessments, diagnoses, and individual needs.
• Communicate treatment options, risks, and benefits to patients, and involve them in the decision-making process.
• Collaborate with specialists or other healthcare professionals as needed to coordinate patient care and referrals.
• Interpret dental X-rays and diagnostic images to assess oral health conditions, identify abnormalities, and support accurate treatment planning.
• Recognize and diagnose dental conditions such as cavities, periodontal disease, and oral pathology through the interpretation of radiographic findings.
• Communicate and discuss the results of X-ray interpretations with patients, providing necessary explanations and treatment recommendations.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of dentistry and licensed as a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) in the State of Oklahoma.
• Strong clinical skills in general dentistry.
• Outstanding communicator, both written and orally.
• Proficiency in MS Office and electronic medical records system software.
• Highly motivated to serve as many patients as possible in the time allotted, while ensuring quality care and respecting and preserving the dignity of every patient.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in private dental practice or public/community health center.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Simplified employee pension plan
• Generous paid time off plan
• Paid holidays
• Continuing education opportunities
• Professional development support
• Wellness resources