Dentist - Shoshone Clinic

About the Role

Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums using clinical procedures and diagnostic tools. Perform restorative and surgical dental operations while maintaining accurate patient records and adhering to safety and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients' teeth and gums using dental equipment and X-rays
• Diagnose dental conditions and plan oral health care in consultation with patients
• Clean teeth and cavities and provide preventive care
• Repair decayed and broken teeth by placement of various filling materials and, when necessary, extract and replace teeth
• Treat diseases of the gums, tooth nerves, and root canals
• Perform surgical operations on the mouth, jaws, teeth, and related structures
• Administer local anesthetics when necessary for treatment
• Design, construct, and fit dentures, crowns, and bridges for the replacement of lost or unsound teeth
• Refer patients to dental specialists for further treatment
• Maintain accurate patient records
• Adhere to safety and compliance standards, including radiation safety procedures and sterile techniques
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot a wide range of dental equipment
• Develop and process dental radiographs
• Order and manage dental supplies and inventory
• Participate in safety training, emergency response tasks, and safety committees as required
• Ensure compliance with Medicare, federal, state, and institutional regulations for dental services
• Participate in Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) initiatives as an active team member

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Bachelor’s Degree and successful completion of an accredited DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) or DMD (Doctor of Dental Medicine) program
• Licensed to practice dentistry in the state of Idaho
• 2-5 years of experience

Skills

• Current knowledge of and ability to follow a full range of dental clinical procedures and protocols
• Ability to work as a team member within a clinical environment
• Knowledge of patient evaluation and triage procedures
• Ability to set up and prepare dental equipment and instrumentation in accordance with regulations and guidelines
• Knowledge of planning and scheduling techniques
• Ability to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot dental equipment
• Knowledge of radiation safety procedures, standards, and protocols
• Ability to develop and process dental radiographs
• Records maintenance skills
• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and services ordering and inventory control
• Knowledge of sterile procedures

Pay

$131,500 - $159,000 per year, depending on experience. Opportunity for multiple bonuses.

Schedule

Full-time, on-site position.

Working Conditions

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior clinic or a mobile dental unit
• Moderate physical activity required, including handling objects up to 25 pounds or standing/walking for more than four hours per day
• Exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations, requiring adherence to safety precautions and use of protective equipment
• Work with blood or blood-borne pathogens, requiring OSHA training

Location: Shoshone, Idaho