POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Dental Director, provides professional dental services in the community health center.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

§ Performs clinical dental services for patients which include examinations and treatment planning, oral cancer screenings, amalgam and composite restorations, pit and fissure sealants, bonded restorations, extractions, minor oral surgery, periodontal treatments, full and partial denture construction and other required procedures.

§ Provides instruction to patients in proper practices of dental hygiene and in procedures pertinent to provided treatments.

§ Responds to inquiries by patients and staff on dental health and on provided treatments.

§ Directs professional and auxiliary (e.g. dental hygienist and assistants) staff during treatment of clients.

§ Performs related duties as required.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from an accredited dental school with a DDS or DMD degree. The school must be accredited by the American Association of Dental Education. Requires a current license to practice dentistry in the State of IL. Current DEA and DPS registrations for the purpose of writing prescriptions also required.