Dentist - Part Time

West Cecil Health Center•Conowingo, MD

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About The Position

West Cecil Health Center is looking to add to their Dental Practice Team! WCHC is looking for a Part Time Dentist who is passionate about their work and wishes to make a difference in their community The Dentist position contributes to the successful achievement of West Cecil Health Center's mission by providing friendly, professional and high-quality dental care within a team-based, patient-centered dental program. If you're looking to work for an organization that offers great benefits and a positive atmosphere, this is the job for you!

Requirements

Graduated from an accredited school of Dentistry with a DDS or DMD Degree.
Maintain a current unrestricted Maryland State Dental License
Maintains valid Federal D.E.A. Certificate and Maryland CDS
Maintain CPR Certificate ( AHA - BLS)

Responsibilities

Provides dental services to patients in conformity with clinic protocols and the code of ethics of the Maryland Board of Dentistry, and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local standards and contributes to the efficiency of health center operations.
Performs routine exams, basic restorative work, full dentures, partial dentures, simple extractions, and is able to work with patients of all ages including children.
Diagnoses oral diseases.
Promotes oral health and disease prevention.
Creates treatment plans to maintain or restore the oral health of their patients.
Interprets x-rays and diagnostic tests.
Ensures the safe administration of anesthetics.
Monitors growth and development of the teeth and jaws.
Educates patients and their parents or legal guardians on maintaining proper oral health.
Supervises clinically the work of dental hygienists and dental assistants.
Promotes positive working relationships among supervisor, staff, and other departments
Provides safe environment of care
Reduces risk of nosocomial infections in patients, employees and visitors.
Interacts with patients, visitors, staff and outside agencies in professional manner
Contributes to Improving Organizational Performance Activities
Maintains strict confidentiality at all times as per Confidentiality Statement
Identifies problems and develops recommendation for resolution
Assumes personal responsibility for ongoing professional growth and development
Participates in department planning activities, as requested
Will regularly review/audit charts of peers at the direction of CMO
Attend offsite community events, performing oral health screening and education activities.