Dentist

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine checkups and comprehensive oral examinations
• Deliver preventive dental care and counsel patients on oral hygiene
• Order, perform, and interpret digital radiographs and other diagnostic tests
• Develop individualized treatment plans for general and restorative treatment needs
• Provide restorations (fillings, crowns, bridges), endodontic therapy, extractions, and periodontal care as required
• Instruct patients and caregivers on proper brushing, flossing, and preventive strategies
• Identify cases requiring specialty care and refer patients to appropriate specialists
• Maintain accurate, confidential patient records and adhere to charting protocols, clinical standards, and regulatory requirements

Requirements and Qualifications

• Education: Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) from an accredited dental school
• Licensing: Active, unrestricted license to practice dentistry issued by the Colorado Dental Board and in good standing
• DEA Registration: Valid and active Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration in good standing
• Credentialing: Current Colorado Health First Colorado (Medicaid) provider number and credentialing with major dental insurance networks preferred
• Clinical Competence: Demonstrated ability to perform dental procedures under pressure while maintaining a calm and professional chairside manner
• Technical Proficiency: Computer literacy and familiarity with modern electronic health record systems and digital dentistry technologies