Orthodontist

SIMKO Support Center LLC•Marinette, WI

69d•Onsite

About The Position

Kristo Orthodontics is seeking an Orthodontist to examine patients, assess jaw development, tooth position, and other dental-facial structures, and diagnose and treat dental malocclusions and oral cavity irregularities. The Orthodontist develops treatment plans using diagnostic records, including medical and dental histories, tooth models, photographs, and X-rays; explains proposed plans to patients; and coordinates with financial representatives regarding patient cost estimates. The position includes designing, fabricating, fitting, and adjusting dental appliances to realign teeth and jaws, maintain normal function, and improve appearance. The Orthodontist works with the orthodontic team, instructs team members on required patient procedures, and performs licensed procedures in accordance with AAO Guidelines for appropriate care. The role also requires familiarity with the practice’s dental and imaging software and equipment, maintaining designated third-party payor provider status and standards, and timely preparation and maintenance of accurate dental and other records, reports, claims, and correspondence. Duties are performed equally at Kristo Orthodontics in Marinette, Wisconsin, and Shawano Orthodontics in Shawano, Wisconsin (50% of the time at each location).

Requirements

DDS degree from an accredited dental school or foreign equivalent.
Unrestricted license to practice dentistry in Wisconsin.
Board eligible or Board certified in orthodontics.
Must perform duties equally at the Marinette and Shawano, Wisconsin locations.

Responsibilities

Examine patients and assess jaw development, tooth position, and other dental-facial structures.
Diagnose and treat dental malocclusions and oral cavity irregularities.
Review diagnostic records, including medical and dental histories, tooth models, photographs, and X-rays, to develop treatment plans.
Prepare patients for orthodontic treatment and explain proposed treatment plans.
Work with the orthodontic team and instruct team members on procedures needed by patients.
Perform licensed procedures in accordance with AAO Guidelines for appropriate care.
Design and fabricate appliances to realign teeth and jaws, maintain function, and improve appearance.
Fit and adjust dental appliances to alter or realign the position of teeth and jaws and maintain normal function.
Coordinate with financial representatives regarding patient cost estimates.
Obtain and maintain provider status with designated third-party payors and meet their standards.
Prepare, maintain, and complete accurate dental and other records, reports, claims, and correspondence relating to services and treatment in a timely manner.
Perform duties 50% of the time at Kristo Orthodontics in Marinette and 50% of the time at Shawano Orthodontics in Shawano.