Dentist - Limited License

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic, preventive, and restorative dental care for the Health Center patients within the scope of practice as directed by Dental Department leadership.
• Perform clinical examinations and formulate treatment plans.
• Perform preventive therapy including dental prophylaxis and sealants.
• Perform all phases of restorative dentistry, including fixed and removable prosthetics.
• Perform anterior endodontic therapy.
• Perform periodontal therapy including periodontal charting and scaling and root planning.
• Perform pediatric dental procedures including pulpotomies and space maintainers.
• Conduct routine exodontia and minor oral surgical procedures.
• Participate in the supervision of the dental assistants.
• Participate in developing clinical standards and monitoring clinical practice against these standards.
• Participate in various Health Center activities and Committees.
• Pre-estimate work being done, for Medicaid and private insurance.
• Assist in the training of new staff.
• Supervise and mentor dental students and hygiene trainees during clinical rotations, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols, patient safety standards, and educational objectives.
• Work collaboratively with other Health Center staff in meeting JCAHO accreditation and other regulatory and/or funding requirements.
• Maintain a patient volume consistent with CRCH’s business objectives, prorated based upon the percent of clinical hours worked if less than full time; must retain responsibility for the coordination and supervision of clinical aspects of health care provided to these patients.
• Participate in community outreach and education activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Dental or designee.

Qualifications

• DMD/DDS from foreign dental school, and one year of general practice in the United States in Dentistry preferred.
• Eligible for limited license to practice dentistry in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills.
• Self-reflective, open to feedback, and able to alter communication styles based on the audience.
• Hands-on, serving as a role model for others in the department.
• Able to work in an environment where there are constant interruptions.
• A willingness to work flexible hours to meet the organization's needs/demands.
• Able to travel to either Charles River Community Health site (Brighton and Waltham) as needed.
• Excellent communication skills, particularly with people from diverse cultures, with the ability to understand the community, population, and patients we serve.
• Believe in the work we do at CRCH, with a strong passion to serve underserved populations in diverse settings.