Oral Surgeon

Imagen Dental Partners•San Diego, CA

14h

About The Position

Exciting opportunity for an Oral Surgeon in San Diego. The role begins at two days per month, with potential for growth, and offers clinical autonomy in a cutting-edge, patient-focused practice. The position includes patient consultations and treatment planning, oral and facial surgical procedures, treatment of infections and injuries, and patient support. Optional research opportunities in oral and facial health are available.

Requirements

DDS or DMD from a dental education program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.
Current, valid state license to practice in good standing, or eligibility for licensure as an oral surgeon.
Minimum of 2 years of oral surgery experience.
Other certifications required by the state, including CPR and DEA certifications.
Completion of a post-doctoral residency program in Oral Surgery.

Responsibilities

Provide expert patient consultations and personalized treatment planning.
Collaborate with other specialists to plan treatments.
Maintain detailed patient care notes documenting appointments, comments, tests, prescribed treatments, and test results.
Administer general and local anesthetics when necessary.
Perform surgical procedures to extract impacted or damaged teeth, place dental implants, and remove tumors and other abnormal growths of the oral or facial regions.
Prescribe medication to improve recovery and control pain after procedures.
Treat infections of the oral cavity, salivary glands, jaw, face, and neck.
Provide emergency treatment for orofacial injuries, including facial and intraoral lacerations and fractured facial bones.
Provide support and advice to patients receiving long-term care.
Optionally participate in research opportunities in oral and facial health.