Dentist - Pediatrics
About The Position
Sunrise Community Health Summary Founded in 1973, Sunrise Community Health is dedicated to delivering high quality, affordable healthcare to Weld, Larimer, and surrounding counties in northern Colorado. With exceptional providers and convenient locations, we support each patient’s journey to wellness and are committed to our community’s health and well-being. Pediatric Dentist: The Dentist examines, diagnoses, and treats diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums, treats diseases of nerve, pulp and other dental tissues affecting oral hygiene and retention of teeth, fits dental appliances and provides appropriate preventive services to dental patients. This position is located within Sunrise's Pediatric Clinic in Greeley, Colorado. $15,000.00 Sign-On Bonus Available (Bonus is Pro-Rated base on FTE) Position Summary: With a Quality, Customer First, and Compassionate approach, The Pediatric Dentist will: Examine teeth, gums and related tissues using dental instruments, x-rays, or other diagnostic equipment, to evaluate dental health, diagnose diseases or abnormalities, and plan appropriate treatments. Administer anesthetics to limit the amount of pain experienced by patients during procedures. Develop medical treatment plans for patient’s teeth and mouth tissue. Prescribe medications for antibiotics and other medications. Design, make or fit prosthodontic appliances, such as space maintainers, bridges, or dentures, or write fabrication instructions or prescriptions for denturists or dental technicians. Advise or instruct patients regarding preventive dental care, the causes and treatment of dental problems, or oral health care services. Document all medications, diagnoses, treatments, and consultations. Treat dental problems or diseases. Analyze or evaluate dental needs to determine changes or trends in patterns of dental disease. Apply fluoride or sealants to teeth. Eliminate irritating margins of fillings and correct occlusions. Perform surgical procedures on the teeth, bone and soft tissues of the oral cavity. Plan, organize, or maintain dental health programs. Bleach, clean, or polish teeth to restore natural color.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) from an Accredited Dental School with Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S), Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D).
- License to practice dentistry, CPR Certification
- Minimum 5 years clinical experience at a dental practice or the equivalent combination of training, education and experience.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred
Responsibilities
- Examine teeth, gums and related tissues using dental instruments, x-rays, or other diagnostic equipment, to evaluate dental health, diagnose diseases or abnormalities, and plan appropriate treatments.
- Administer anesthetics to limit the amount of pain experienced by patients during procedures.
- Develop medical treatment plans for patient’s teeth and mouth tissue.
- Prescribe medications for antibiotics and other medications.
- Design, make or fit prosthodontic appliances, such as space maintainers, bridges, or dentures, or write fabrication instructions or prescriptions for denturists or dental technicians.
- Advise or instruct patients regarding preventive dental care, the causes and treatment of dental problems, or oral health care services.
- Document all medications, diagnoses, treatments, and consultations.
- Treat dental problems or diseases.
- Analyze or evaluate dental needs to determine changes or trends in patterns of dental disease.
- Apply fluoride or sealants to teeth.
- Eliminate irritating margins of fillings and correct occlusions.
- Perform surgical procedures on the teeth, bone and soft tissues of the oral cavity.
- Plan, organize, or maintain dental health programs.
- Bleach, clean, or polish teeth to restore natural color.
Benefits
- Up to 8-weeks of Paid Time Off (to include Vacation, Personal, 12 observed Holiday, and Sick Leave)
- Medical Insurance
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability (LTD)
- FSA Medical Flexible Spending Account
- FSA Dependent Care Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Competitive 401K Plan
- Loan Forgiveness Programs
- Referral Bonus
- Tuition and Training Reimbursement
- Agency Wide Training
- Master Class Subscription
- Employee Recognition Programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
