Dentist - Poughkeepsie

About the role

Sun River Health is currently seeking a full-time Dentist to join our team at our Poughkeepsie - Washington Street, NY location. The Dentist will provide dental care by diagnosing and treating diseases, injuries, and malformations of the teeth and gums. This role involves both clinical responsibilities and operational oversight. The Dentist performs duties in compliance with all organizational systems and job-specific standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the dental team at the site, including oversight of dental support staff and clinical operations
• Monitor weekly ordering and inventory management
• Report equipment repair needs and support site-level dental operations
• Attend site staff and leadership meetings, as well as departmental meetings
• Cook up with the Health Center Director, Dental Director of Operations, and Chief Dental Officer on operational matters
• Perform root canal therapy on anterior teeth and other teeth within scope
• Conduct full-mouth periodontal exams and develop treatment plans
• Take impressions and create models for dentures and crowns
• Consult with other healthcare professionals to plan appropriate dental treatments
• Extract infected or non-restorable teeth
• Provide preventive counseling, anticipatory guidance, and oral hygiene education
• Locate and restore cavities following diagnosis and radiographic review
• Conduct comprehensive oral exams and document findings using OpenDental and eCW medical record systems

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• D.D.S. or D.M.D. from an accredited dental school
• Current New York State Dental License
• CPR/BLS Certification

Qualifications

Preferred Requirement: Master’s Degree

Skills

N/A

Benefits

At Sun River Health, we are committed to building a personal relationship with our team and supporting you in every way we can. We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family, including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Coverage
• Retail Savings Plan
• Commuter and Transit Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Provider Incentive Compensation Program

Pay

$158,904.20 – $183,710.80

Schedule

Full-Time