Dentist

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

22d•Onsite

About The Position

This position works independently, performing general dentistry functions. Responsible for the care of own patients. Reports to the Dental Director for clinical consultation and to the Practice Manager for administrative support. Functions performed require good clinical skill and judgement in areas of acute, short term and comprehensive dental care. Performs independently within the dental practice laws. Is accountable to the Dental Director on administrative issues. The provider is personally accountable for own patient care. Requires ability to work harmoniously with colleagues within the dental department to ensure the complete delivery of care, and other health professionals within the comprehensive medical environment. Those necessary to perform quality comprehensive dentistry; familiarity and skill in performing the dental specialties in general practice.

Requirements

Excellent general dentistry knowledge and Mass. License.
Fluency in Spanish desirable.
Must demonstrate knowledge of dental development and treatment of pediatric, adult and geriatric patients.
Graduate of accredited dental school.

Nice To Haves

General practice residency or general dentistry (3-5 years) experience preferred.
Teaching experience desirable.
Oral surgical skills for routine exodontias desirable.
Teaching experience desirable.

Responsibilities

Functions performed require good clinical skill and judgement in areas of acute, short term and comprehensive dental care.
Performs independently within the dental practice laws.
Is accountable to the Dental Director on administrative issues. The provider is personally accountable for own patient care.
Requires ability to work harmoniously with colleagues within the dental department to ensure the complete delivery of care, and other health professionals within the comprehensive medical environment.
Those necessary to perform quality comprehensive dentistry; familiarity and skill in performing the dental specialties in general practice.
Diagnosis and treatment planning for adult and pediatric patients.
Providing emergency care (oral surgical skills for routine exodontias desirable). Providing direct comprehensive dental care; including routine endodontic, prosthodontic, and pedodontic treatments.
Assists in supervising dental residents and students and being responsible for the care they provide (teaching experience desirable).
Assist in the supervision of the care provided by the hygienist.
Direct supervision over dental assistant.
Monitor supply system.
Participate in mandatory continuing education requirements.
Work cooperatively with other departmental personnel in achieving center-wide health maintenance goals.
Communicate and relate well with patients.