General Dentist - Fayetteville

COAST DENTAL • Fayetteville, GA

50d • Onsite

About The Position

As a licensed dentist, a general dentist provides general dentistry services, including the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth, gums and related oral structures. This role involves performing general dentistry services, examining patients, cleaning, filling, extracting and replacing teeth, providing preventive dental services and education, coordinating laboratory services, adhering to safety protocols, and participating in routine office meetings. The ideal candidate is committed to quality patient care, enjoys educating patients on dental health, and possesses effective communication skills with a professional and courteous demeanor.

Requirements

• DDS or DMD degree
• Licensed in state in which practicing or have the ability to obtain licensure upon graduation.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a general practice residency (GPR) or advanced education general dentistry residency (AEGD) preferred.
• Commitment to quality patient care
• Enjoy educating patients on dental health.
• Effective communication skills; demonstrates professional and courteous demeanor with patients.

Responsibilities

• Perform General dentistry services, including the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth, gums and related oral structures.
• Examine patients to determine the nature of the condition affecting the patient, utilizing x-rays, dental instruments and other diagnostic procedures.
• Clean, fill, extract and replace teeth, using rotary and hand instruments, dental appliances, medications and surgical implements.
• Provide preventive dental services and education in oral and dental hygiene.
• Coordinate laboratory services for the dental office.
• Adheres to safety protocols and processes including but not limited to ensuring protective equipment is utilized and OSHA/Bloodborne pathogen requirements are followed.
• Participate in morning huddles, chart reviews and routine office meetings.
• All other duties and responsibilities allowed under applicable state laws and regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level