Dentist - Adult and Peds

UCFS Healthcare•Norwich, CT

9d•$160,000 - $165,000•Onsite

About The Position

UCFS strives to use person-centered care to improve the health and well-being of everyone in our community. Share in our vision of being Eastern CT’s best choice for patient-centered healthcare! We are seeking a skilled and compassionate general Dentist to join our team. As a general dentist, you will be responsible for providing quality dental care to our patients. In this role, you will diagnose and treat a range of dental conditions and perform routine dental procedures. The ideal candidate should have a strong commitment to patient care and be able to work well in a team environment.

Requirements

D.M.D. or D.D.S. degree from an accredited dental school
Current dental license (in the State of CT highly preferred)
Controlled Substance license
DEA Certificate
Strong clinical skills and knowledge of dental practices.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.
Proficient in electronic health record (EHR) systems with working knowledge of MS Office
Strong organizational and time management skills.

Nice To Haves

1 year of clinical experience post-residency preferred

Responsibilities

Provides comprehensive dental examination, diagnoses, and treatment planning for all patients within the normal Standards of Care for the profession of Dentistry with an emphasis on patient education and prevention.
Provides comprehensive dental treatment such as restorative dentistry, endodontic therapy, space maintenance, fixed and removable prosthetics, and oral surgery.
Participates in the multi-disciplinary evaluations by providing dental assessments of foster children in the pediatric clinic.
Performs oral examinations at all ages from 1 year old physical appointments in Pediatrics and upward.
Complies with OSHA infection control procedures and follows CDC guidelines.
Consults with other health professionals (dentists, specialists, physicians, and pharmacists) and makes appropriate referrals when necessary
Assists in the training of dental students and new/existing dental staff
Maintains records relating to all professional services rendered
Prepares and attends to all reports, claims, and correspondence necessary or appropriate for referral or as requested by other health care providers
Creates and role-models a respectful, courteous and professional work environment, addressing conflict and disagreement in a positive and respectful manner.