Lead Prosthodontist

About the role

Perform all phases of prosthetic dentistry and related dental implant services to the appropriate standards as set forth by the practice.

Responsibilities

• Serving as a prosthodontist specialist, performing all phases of prosthetic dentistry and related dental implant services.
• Examining, diagnosing, and treating diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums.
• Diagnosing the need for implants and the risks of success and failure in individual patients and procedures.
• Educating prospective patients on their diagnosis of partial edentulism and the methods of restorations that are available for their care, particularly the integration of implants.
• Employing surgical skills related to placement of dental implants and managing patients with recent implant surgery.
• Placing dental implants, fitting dental appliances, and engaging in pain management related to dental implant surgery.
• Working closely with in-house laboratory and contracted laboratory to direct and review surgical and final dental prostheses.
• Managing pain and infection in patients preceding and following implant surgery.
• Supervising and directing dental assistants and dental technicians in their prescribed duties.

Supervision

Supervises 5 employees: Dental Assistants (4) and Lab Technician (1).

Qualifications

• Professional Degree: DDS, DMD, MS in Dentistry, or foreign equivalent
• Current license to practice dentistry in the state of Illinois
• Certificate in Prosthodontics from a CODA accredited program

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive salary range starting at $312,000 (DOE) and a monthly profit-sharing bonus.
• Complete coverage for group health insurance for employee and dependents as well as malpractice insurance.