Dentist - Infectious Disease Dental Services

Position Summary

University Medical Center is seeking a compassionate, skilled Dentist to join our Infectious Disease Dental Services team. This full-time role focuses on providing comprehensive dental care to patients with infectious diseases, including individuals living with HIV.

Key Responsibilities

• Examine, diagnose, and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums
• Provide comprehensive dental care, including:
• Routine cleanings and preventive services
• Extractions, root canals, and fillings
• Bite corrections and treatment of overcrowding
• Surgical and non-surgical dental procedures
• Develop and implement individualized oral health treatment plans
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and preventive care strategies
• Prescribe medications for dental conditions, including pain management and antibiotics
• Order and interpret diagnostic tools such as X-rays and dental models
• Utilize dental instruments (drills, probes, mirrors, brushes) to diagnose and treat oral conditions
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, including treatment plans and prescriptions
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare staff to coordinate comprehensive patient care
• Direct and support dental assistants to ensure efficient, high-quality patient services

Qualifications

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from an accredited dental school
• Current, valid license to practice dentistry in the state of practice (in good standing) or eligibility for licensure

Preferred Attributes

• Experience or interest in treating patients with infectious diseases, including HIV
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a patient-centered approach
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary clinical team
• Commitment to providing inclusive, compassionate, and culturally competent care

About University Medical Center

University Medical Center is a world-class academic medical center in LCMC Health's incredible community of care, serving as the region's safety net hospital for poor and underserved communities for 300+ years. Learn more about our legacy and vision of becoming the epicenter of medical care, education, and research.