Dentist

NHSC-approved site (clinicians here can apply for NHSC Loan Repayment) · dental HPSA score 24 · American Indian Health Facility

Job Responsibilities

• Evaluates patient condition using clinical examination and radiographs.

• Performs prophylaxis and provides preventive dental services to patient such as applications of fluoride and

sealants to teeth.

• Fills cavities and places crowns if necessary.

• Administers local anesthetic as needed for patient comfort.

• Performs root canal therapy.

• Performs periodontal therapy including scaling, curettage, and surgical procedures.

• Performs oral surgery including extractions, alveolectomy, biopsy, and other procedures as needed.

• Designs and fabricates fixed and removable dentures to replace missing teeth.

• Educates patient in oral hygiene and home care.

• Must comply with federal laws and regulations as required by the Health Insurance Portability and

Accountability Act (HIPAA).

• Performs related duties.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree in dental surgery (DDS) or dental medicine (DMD) from a school approved by the Council on Dental

Education, American Dental Association (ADA) or other dental school.

• Post-licensure professional experience in the general practice of dentistry.

• Must have a permanent, full, and unrestricted license to practice dentistry in the State of North Dakota, or

ability to obtain full or temporary license prior to start date. Full and unrestricted license must be obtained

within one (1) year of hire.

• Must obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges, including any licensure requirements.

• Current BLS certification.

• Must posses and maintain a current, active and unrestricted ND Driver’s license through course of

employment, insurable under SLT driving policy.

• Must successfully pass a criminal and background check and a pre-employment drug screen.