Dentist

NorthLakes Community Clinic • Lakewood, WI

17d • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of a Dentist is to provide patients with exceptional dental care and to remove barriers to a patient’s ability to maintain a healthy smile. Dentists are responsible for the treatment of problems associated with the teeth and surrounding tissues in the mouth. Dentists also provide education and administer care to assist in preventing future dental problems. Instruction may be provided on brushing, flossing, diet, the use of fluorides and all other aspects related to dental care.

Requirements

• Doctor of Dentistry degree (DDS or DMD) and current, valid, and unrestricted license to practice the profession.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Knowledge of Electronic Health Record Database software and Word Processing software.
• Candidates must reside within NorthLakes' service area at the time of hire and maintain residency throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

• Both diagnostic abilities and manual skills are required for dentistry.
• Dentists must have excellent spatial judgment, good visual memory and a high level of manual dexterity.
• Other important skills include self-discipline, a good overall business sense and good communication skills in order to succeed in practice.

Responsibilities

• Providing exams, reviewing radiographs, treatment planning, restoring teeth, extracting teeth, fabrication of fixed and removable prosthesis, root canal treatments, and treatment of periodontal disease.
• A dentist may also write prescriptions and administer anesthetics.
• Conduct routine exams for patients to assess their dental condition and diagnose possible issues.
• Utilize dental equipment in the evaluation and treatment of patients.
• Restore teeth, extract teeth, and replacement of missing teeth and preventative treatments
• Administer local anesthetic to keep patients comfortable during treatment.
• Appropriate use of PPE/infection control protocols when providing dental treatment to patients.
• Some laboratory work may be required.
• Some work may be sent out to dental laboratories.
• Refer patients to specialists as needed.
• Collaborate with NorthLakes providers as well as external resources and providers in the best interest of the patients’ continuation of care.
• Work collaboratively with NorthLakes support staff in the care and treatment of patients including Registered Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants, and office staff.
• Be mindful of and maximize integration of care within NorthLakes services.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance
• Employer paid group term life and disability
• Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 6 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Leave Bank
• 403(b) with up to a 4% employer match
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health and Wellness reimbursement program
• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
• Partner of HRSA/NHSC loan repayment program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior