Hourly Dentist (PHCW)

Georgia Department of Public Health•Cherokee County Health Dept - Canton, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Hourly Dentist within NGHD at the Georgia Department of Public Health, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways. This role is located at the Cherokee County Health Dept. in Canton, GA, and involves working up to a maximum of 16 hours per week.

Requirements

Doctorate or professional degree in dentistry from an accredited college or university
One (1) year of experience
A current Georgia license to practice dentistry

Nice To Haves

Experience using a Phosphor Plate Radiograph System.
Bilingual in English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Supervises, guides, and/or instructs the work assignments of subordinate staff.
Diagnoses, treats, prevents, and controls disorders of the teeth and mouth including gums and related oral structures. These procedures will be for minor patients up to the nineteenth birthday.
Advises and instructs patients regarding preventative dental care, the causes and treatment of dental problems, and oral health care services.
Diagnoses and treats diseases, injuries, malformation of teeth, gums, and related oral structures.
Provides preventative and corrective services.
Examines teeth, gums, and related tissues using dental instruments, x-rays, and other diagnostic equipment to evaluate dental health, diagnose diseases or abnormalities, and plan appropriate treatments.
Formulates a plan of treatment for the patient's teeth and mouth issues.
Provides treatments to complete the treatment plan.
Supervises and plans the workload of support staff.
Uses air turbine, hand instruments, dental appliances, and surgical implements.
Uses masks, gloves, and safety glasses to protect themselves and their patients from infectious diseases.
Writes prescriptions for antibiotics and other medications.
Designs, coordinates, and oversees internal projects.
May serve as lead worker.
May train subordinate staff in proper procedures of day-to-day operations.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.