Staff Dentist

Citizen Potawatomi Nation • Shawnee, OK

6d

About The Position

The staff dentist administers, maintains, and expands a program of primary and preventive dental care in a health center setting. Under the general supervision of the Dental Coordinator, this position has overall responsibility for developing, managing, and maintaining public health dentistry program-wide. The role provides dental care and consultation, works with clinical and office staff, and maintains accurate patient records. The position is in the Health Services organizational unit, Dental Department, and is classified as exempt. The salary range is BOE.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college of dentistry.
• CPR certification.
• Current DEA and OBNDD licenses.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of dentistry and dental epidemiology.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public, staff, and other providers.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and adopt an appropriate course of action.
• Excellent written skills and ability to keep detailed records.
• Strong computer skills and experience with healthcare databases or applications.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience preferred.
• State of Oklahoma dental license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental consultation to tribal and state agencies, educational institutions, health department programs, and professional organizations, and establish and maintain official working relationships.
• Examine, diagnose, and treat oral diseases.
• Perform oral treatments, including root canals, extractions, and fixed and removable prosthetics.
• Work with clinical staff to provide quality patient treatments.
• Educate patients about preventive dental care and oral health care.
• Design and repair prosthodontic appliances, including bridges, partial dentures, complete dentures, and space maintainers.
• Treat teeth malformations, gum injuries, and other oral abnormalities.
• Use dental instruments safely to avoid accidents.
• Operate X-rays and diagnostic equipment to examine teeth and gums.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.
• Follow standard dentistry procedures and comply with company policies.
• Evaluate patients’ dental health and prescribe medications.
• Refer patients to appropriate specialists when needed.
• Record patients’ progress, procedures, and other dental and health matters.
• Perform other duties and projects as required by management.
• Stay current with developments and techniques in dentistry.
• Work with office staff on patient appointments and scheduling to achieve productivity goals.
• Complete continuing education required by state licensing requirements in a timely manner.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, with biweekly employee-paycheck deductions of $40 for employee only, $95 for employee plus children, $120 for employee plus spouse, and $140 for employee plus family.
• Dental insurance, with biweekly employee-paycheck deductions of $40 for employee only, $95 for employee plus children, $120 for employee plus spouse, and $140 for employee plus family.
• Vision insurance, with biweekly employee-paycheck deductions of $40 for employee only, $95 for employee plus children, $120 for employee plus spouse, and $140 for employee plus family.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time