General Dentist

Description
Job Purpose:

As a licensed dentist, a general dentist provides general dentistry services, including the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth, gums and related oral structures

Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform General dentistry services, including the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth, gums and related oral structures.
Examine patients to determine the nature of the condition affecting the patient, utilizing x-rays, dental instruments and other diagnostic procedures.
Clean, fill, extract and replace teeth, using rotary and hand instruments, dental appliances, medications and surgical implements.
Provide preventive dental services and education in oral and dental hygiene.
Coordinate laboratory services for the dental office.
Adheres to safety protocols and processes including but not limited to ensuring protective equipment is utilized and OSHA/Bloodborne pathogen requirements are followed.
Participate in morning huddles, chart reviews and routine office meetings.
All other duties and responsibilities allowed under applicable state laws and regulations.

Additional Responsibilities:

Commitment to quality patient care and enjoy educating patients on dental health.
Effective communication skills; demonstrates professional and courteous demeanor with patients.
Qualifications
DDS or DMD degree, licensed in state in which practicing or have the ability to obtain licensure upon graduation.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
Completion of a general practice residency (GPR) or advanced education general dentistry residency (AEGD) preferred.

Biological safety protocols • Direct patient care • CPR Certification • Dentistry • Oral hygiene • X-ray inspection as testing technique • Dental diagnosis • Dental office • Prosthodontics • Doctoral degree • Dental care patient counseling • General dentistry • Safety regulations • Dental License • BLS Certification • Mid-level • Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence • Dental fillings • Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) • Dental equipment • Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) • Dental extractions • Safety equipment • Patient interaction • Patient counseling • Patient treatment • Patient education • Oral surgery • Safety standard operating procedures • Documentation review • Communication skills