Dentist
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PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Examine, diagnose, treatment plan, and perform comprehensive high quality dental treatment including preventive dentistry, prophylaxis and dental health education, restorative, endodontics, fixed and removable prosthetics, oral surgery, etc.
- Seek and provide dental consultations and referrals for appropriate management of patients in a timely manner.
- Maintain, update, and complete all dental health records in an organized and timely manner.
- Practice accepted infection control measures in accordance with OSHA, CDC, DOH standards, and Betances Health Center policies and procedures.
- Attend departmental meetings, participate in quality improvement reviews, assist in oral health education outreach activities when requested by the director.
- Assist in teaching new employee(s) dental procedures and protocol as outlined in the Department Manual.
- Demonstrate a professional, courteous, and respectful attitude in dealing with patients, supervisors, and other employees
- Perform other duties, as assigned
The minimum scope of service that is expected to be provided by all dentists at our clinical site includes, but is not limited to, the following:
DIAGNOSTIC:
- Clinical examination; to include soft tissue, hard tissue, periodontal, head and neck growth development assessment
- Diagnose radiographs
PREVENTIVE/PERIODONTICS:
- Prophylaxis
- Fluoride therapy
- Nutritional assessment and counseling
- Plaque control (OHI)
- Sealants
- Periodontal therapy (Scaling/Root Planning)
RESTORATIVE:
- Amalgam restorations
- Composite/resin restorations
- Preventive resin restoration
ENDODONTICS:
- Therapeutic endodontic treatment (pulpotomy, pulpectomy, pulp cap)
- Root Canals (anterior, premolar)
ORAL SURGERY:
- Simple extractions
PROSTHODONTICS:
- Fixed (Single tooth crowns)
- Removable (Complete dentures, partial dentures, nightguards)
KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Graduate of a school accredited by the ADA (DDS or DMD)
- Licensed to practice dentistry in New York State.
- Two years of experience preferred in civilian, military, or a public health dental practice.
- Bilingual preferred.
- DEA Controlled Substances Registration Certificate
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served
- Demonstrates ability to establish and maintain working relationships with patients and co-workers.
- Demonstrates teamwork, contributes to improving outcomes, works well with others; provides feedback in a respectful manner
- Commitment to cultural diversity and sensitivity