General Dentist

Equitas Health•Dayton, OH

About The Position

Equitas Health is hiring a full-time General Dentist to provide comprehensive dental care and treatment to patients. The dentist may supervise assigned Dental Assistants and Dental Hygienists and contribute to the clinical and operational success of the clinic. The role includes routine and emergency services, patient education, follow-up care, community dental programming, staff training, and collaboration with clinic staff and external partners. Care must meet applicable regulatory, accreditation, professional, contractual, and clinic standards and be delivered with professionalism, confidentiality, and respect for diverse patients. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; hours may vary and may include some evenings and weekends based on workload. Salary is up to $205,000 annually. Equitas Health is a regional nonprofit community-based healthcare system and federally qualified health center look-alike serving Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia.

Requirements

D.D.S. from an accredited educational institution.
Current license to practice dentistry in Ohio.
CPR certification; training can be provided upon hire.
Commitment to preventive dental care.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize, and solve problems.
Knowledge of office management and proficiency with computers, software packages, and office machines.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations and standards for care in a community healthcare environment.
Background and reference checks will be conducted.
Pre-employment drug testing is required under the organization's Drug-Free Workplace Policy.

Nice To Haves

GPR or AEGD.
Written and oral bilingual fluency in a language spoken by the patient population, such as English/Spanish or English/Polish.
Knowledge of or interest in providing care to a diverse patient population.

Responsibilities

Diagnose patients accurately and promptly and deliver high-quality dental treatment.
Provide routine and emergency dental services, including diagnosis and treatment planning, general restorative procedures, crown and bridge construction, removable prosthetics, uncomplicated endodontics, and minor oral surgery.
Initiate and interpret X-ray and laboratory studies.
Administer and prescribe anesthetics and medications.
Refer patients for specialty care when appropriate.
Supervise Dental Assistants and Dental Hygienists as assigned.
Conduct follow-up patient care and provide dental and oral health education to patients and families.
Assist with reviewing clinic productivity, scheduling procedures, and establishing care and treatment guidelines.
Teach and train patients and staff on illness prevention, and assist with staff in-service and ongoing training.
Participate in community dental programs.
Meet or exceed clinical quality, productivity, and other measurable standards of care.
Maintain accurate, efficient, and confidential patient charts, records, and assigned administrative functions.
Ensure services comply with regulatory, accreditation, professional, contractual, and clinic standards, policies, and quality initiatives.
Build and maintain favorable relationships with patients and families, vendors, contractors, payors, dentists, dental staff, and clinic operations staff.
Represent the organization professionally, uphold its policies and values, and support continuous cultural competency and respect for diversity.