General Dentist

Neighborhood Health Association•Toledo, OH

41d

About The Position

The general dentist will examine, diagnose, and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums. May treat diseases of nerve, pulp, and other dental tissues affecting oral hygiene and retention of teeth. May fit dental appliances or provide preventive care. May provide treatment to adult or pediatric patients.

Requirements

One-year current experience as a dentist, strongly preferred.
Graduate of a dental DDS or DDM school.
Must be licensed as a Dentist (DDS or DDM) by the State of Ohio.
Current certification in CPR.
Typing skills of 35 accurate wpm
Working knowledge of dental and medical terminology
Pleasant and respectful manner in dealing with patients and staff
Ability to work under demanding, stressful conditions
Neat appearance, punctual, detail oriented
Must be well organized, professional, flexible and have good interpersonal skills
Must show initiative and ability to use sound judgment in the absence of specific orders
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality
Must be able to work independently

Responsibilities

Review medical and dental histories.
Use masks, gloves and safety glasses to protect self and patients from infectious disease.
Examine teeth, gums, and related tissues, using dental instruments, x-rays, or other diagnostic equipment, to evaluate dental health, diagnose diseases or abnormalities and plan appropriate treatments.
Take high-quality x-rays.
Examine x rays of teeth, gums, the jaw, and nearby areas for problems
Administer anesthetics to limit the amount of pain experienced by patients during procedures.
Formulate plan of treatment for patient’s teeth and mouth tissue.
Use air turbine and hand instruments, dental appliances and surgical implements.
Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries or malformations of teeth, gums or related oral structures and provide preventive or corrective services.
Advise or instruct patients regarding preventive dental care, the causes and treatment of dental problems or oral health care services.
Write prescriptions for antibiotics or other medications.
Treat exposure of pulp-by-pulp capping, removal of pulp from pulp chamber or root canal, using dental instruments.
Fill pulp chamber and canal with endodontic materials
Remove diseased tissue using surgical instruments
Eliminate irritating margins of fillings and correct occlusions, using dental instruments.
Apply fluoride or sealants to teeth.
Analyze or evaluate dental needs to determine changes or trends in patterns of dental disease.
Clean or polish teeth to restore natural color.
Plan, organize or maintain dental health programs
Provide input into the periodic evaluation of dental assistants and dental hygienists.
Provide guidance and/or training to dental assistants.
Produce or evaluate dental educational materials.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
Participates in QA meetings and duties as assigned.
Assists in the orientation of new employees.
Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations.
Familiar with the center’s Fire and Disaster plan and the role of the Dentist in that plan.
Knowledgeable of and adhere to departmental and agency policies.
Perform related work as required or requested by manager.
Regular, Punctual Attendance is a requirement of this position.