Listing: Dentaljob.org » General dentist job
Location: Sacaton, AZ
Posted: 06/03/08
Viewed: 36 total

Description:
As clinical provider, performs, completes and oversees the full range of general dentistry treatment activities to ensure appropriate dental health standards and practices are maintained for patients

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Current and valid U.S. state license to practice dentistry; State of Arizona license within one year of hire

2. Graduation from an accredited program of study by the American Dental Association; DDS or DMD

3. Current basic CPR designation or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provides comprehensive dental examination and diagnosis of patients through use of history, radiographs and other appropriate tests

2. Diagnoses and treats diseases, injuries and malformation of teeth and oral structure within scope of clinical privileges

3. Prescribes medications for control of infection, pain, viral, bacterial and fungal infections

4. Reviews medical histories and records dental treatments in medical charts to ensure proper and timely documentation

5. May participate in evaluation and verification of employee performance through review of completed work assignments and work techniques to ensure adherence with established practice, methods and procedures

6. Examines teeth, takes and/or reviews oral radiographs to establish a plan of care to restore teeth and reviews with patient and/or patient family to ensure understanding

7. Performs a variety of restorative and/or corrective procedures including, but not limited to: prepares teeth for amalgam or like filling, takes impressions and identifies type of corrective appliance, fits and/or seats permanent or removable dental appliances, performs simple extractions of teeth and applies/removes sutures as appropriate

8. Administers topical and local anesthesia and monitors patient’s reaction; takes appropriate action and/or pre-caution to ensure ongoing patient safety

9. Provides instructions in oral hygiene and methods/practices to prevent spread of oral diseases

10. Provides guidance and direction to Dental Assistants, Hygienists and other support staff

11. Responds to and provides emergency treatment of teeth and oral surfaces resulting from trauma, pain and/or infection within scope of clinical privileges

12. Works collaboratively with other medical and specialty areas of dentistry to discuss and obtain consultative services for cases requiring multi-disciplinary approach

13. Participates in departmental orientation, on the job training and quality assurance programs/initiatives

14. Participates in a variety of department and hospital educational programs to maintain current skill and competency levels; identifies and discusses performance or training needs with Supervisor