General Dentist - Per Diem

San Ysidro Health•Chula Vista, CA

About The Position

Diagnoses and treats diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums, and related oral structures for adults, teenagers, and cooperative children. Examines patient to determine nature of condition utilizing dental radiographs, dental instruments, and other diagnostic procedures.

Requirements

2 years’ of General Dentist experience preferable.
DDS or DMD Degree.
Licensed to practice dentistry in the State of California.
DEA License.
CPR/BLS certificate.
Bilingual helpful (English/Spanish).
Good oral and written communication.
Computer skills involving word processing, email, and dental management programs such as EPIC are preferable.

Responsibilities

Coordinates the preparation of reports and written documentation as required by the department, company, state and federal agencies.
Consults with the patients and advises them of their dental status, prescribes the treatment required, provides risks and alternatives and documents according to department, company, state, and federal agency guidelines.
Cleans, restores, extracts, and replaces teeth, using rotary and hand instruments, dental appliances, medications, and surgical equipment.
Treats soft hard tissues diseases of the oral cavity; performs surgery on oral tissues when necessary; renders prosthetic treatment when approved and indicated; designs and places orthodontic devices to correct minor malocclusion of teeth and renders all dental services to restore the oral health of the patient.
Provides preventive dental services to patients, such as applications of fluoride and sealants to teeth, and provides education in oral health and dental hygiene.
Complies with established departmental policies and procedures, objectives quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
While adhering to providing high quality dental services, the provider is encouraged to obtain 15 patient encounters per day on average.
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
Attends meetings as required and participates in committees as directed.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.