Dentist

Essential Functions

Diagnose dental disease or injury, establish treatment plans, and perform fillings, extractions and related procedures.

Provide dental supervision of the Dental Assistant(s) and the Dental Hygienist(s) assigned to his/her patients.

Follow procedures that comply with OSHA requirements to maintain the safety of the patients and themselves.

Participates in dental team meetings and general health center staff meetings as well.

Assist in reviewing Dental Clinic productivity, scheduling procedures, and establishing guidelines for care and treatment.

Consults with other Dentists and health care providers either as a resource or to ensure safe treatment.

Refer patients for specialty care as appropriate.

Participate in interviews and make recommendations for hiring staff, counseling employees, rendering performance evaluations and ensuring quality of care.

Remain current on new theories and procedures through continuing education.

Other Functions

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements and Working Conditions

Physical Requirements: The ability to tolerate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) for extended periods. Ability to access office files.

(This job requires the ability to perform the essential functions contained in this description. These include, but are not limited to, the requirements listed above. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified applicants unable to fulfill one or more of these requirements)

Working Conditions

Works in office conditions. Exposure to communicable diseases, blood and other bodily fluids.