Dentist

NOTCH•Richford, VT

25d•$100 - $120•Onsite

About The Position

To diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums and related oral structures in a manner consistent with professional standards and local, state, and federal law.

Requirements

Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities.
Understanding of local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing the dental care process.
Independence in order to work with minimal direct supervision.
Supervisory skills in order to monitor and direct the work of others including the ability to manage a team.
Decision making skills in order to prioritize, make critical judgments, and respond quickly to emergency requests.
Arm-hand steadiness in order to keep arm and hand steady while moving arm or while holding arm and hand in one position.
Control precision in order to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine to exact positions.
Problem sensitivity in order to tell when something is wrong or likely to go wrong.
Knowledge and skill in detecting signs of syncope, chock or other side reactions to dental treatment in patients.
Finger dexterity in order to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Wrist-finger speed in order to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
Near vision in order to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of healthcare regulations and preventative measures (HIPAA confidentiality, infection spread, etc.).
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to relate well to patients on a personal and professional level.
Computer skills.
DDS or DMD degree
State of Vermont Dentist License
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required or ability to obtain certification.

Nice To Haves

1 year residency or 2 years practice experience preferred

Responsibilities

Designs, makes, and fits prosthodontic appliances such as space maintainers, bridges, and dentures, or writes fabrication instructions or prescriptions for denturists and dental technicians.
Analyzes and evaluates dental needs to determine changes and trends in patterns of dental disease.
Examines teeth, gums, and related tissues, using dental instruments, x-rays, and other diagnostic equipment to evaluate dental health, diagnose diseases or abnormalities, and plan appropriate treatments.
Writes prescriptions for antibiotics and other medications.
Advises and instructs patients regarding preventative dental care, the causes and treatment of dental problems, and oral health care services.
Bleaches, cleans, or polishes teeth to restore natural color.
Treats exposure of pulp-by-pulp capping, removal of pulp from pulp chamber or root canal using dental instruments.
Diagnoses and treats diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth, gums, and related oral structures, and provides preventative and corrective services.
Performs oral and periodontal surgery on the jaw or mouth.
Administers anesthetics to limit the amount of pain experienced by patients during procedures.
Removes diseased tissue using surgical instruments.
Formulates plan of treatment for patient’s teeth and mouth tissue.
Applies fluoride and sealants to teeth.
Uses masks, gloves, and safety glasses to protect self and patients from infectious diseases.
Fills pulp chamber and canal with endodontic materials.
Performs dental extractions.
Records patient-dentist transactions as they occur in the patient’s dental record so that the dental record accurately and completely reflects the nature of the contact, the condition of the patient, and the care or treatment provided.
Trains, mentors, precepts, and supervises students and clinical support staff as appropriate.
Performs other dental and management duties as required.