Dentist

JOB TITLE: Dentist

SUPERVISOR: Director of Provider Services

DEPARTMENT: Dental Clinic

EXEMPT: Yes

SUMMARY

Perform a variety of dental procedures to diagnose and treat conditions of the mouth and teeth. General tasks include examining x-rays, filling cavities, repairing teeth, extracting teeth, and and design dentures. Perform surgical procedures such as implants to replace missing teeth, and tissue grafts to treat gum disease.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate from an accredited dental school
• Current Minnesota state dental license

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD)
• Current CPR

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat dental injuries, diseases, and deformities.
• Knowledge of symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
• Ability to use current dental software and medical software
• The ability to distinguish letters and symbols as well as the ability to utilize telephones, computer terminals and copiers is required.

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

• Exhibit ethical conduct befitting a Dentist.
• Have appropriate professional attire when seeing patients in the clinic.
• Be respectful of patients and other clinic staff.
• Conduct his/her behavior in accordance with appropriate federal and state laws, and in accordance with the regulations of the State of Minnesota

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Render appropriate, Timely care to patients during their visit.
• Document each patient interaction in chart completely and in a timely manner.
• Submit coding for the visit and any procedures performed.
• Use masks, gloves, safety, glasses and other safety measures to protect themselves and their patients from infectious diseases.
• Administer anesthetics to limit the amount of pain experienced by patients during procedures.
• Examine teeth, gums, and related tissues, using dental instruments, x-rays, and other diagnostic equipment, to evaluate dental health, diagnose diseases or abnormalities, and plan appropriate treatments.
• Formulate plan of treatment for patient's teeth and mouth tissue.
• Use air turbine and hand instruments, dental appliances and surgical implements.
• Advise and instruct patients regarding preventive dental care, the causes and treatment of dental problems, and oral health care services.
• Design, make, and fit prosthodontic appliances such as space maintainers, bridges, and dentures, or write fabrication instructions or prescriptions for dental technicians.
• Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth, gums and related oral structures, and provide preventive and corrective services.
• Perform endodontic treatment.
• Write prescriptions
• Complete correspondence in a timely fashion.
• Return telephone calls to patients in a timely fashion, preferably on the day received, and document the conversation in the chart.
• Participate in quality assurance activities, as requested by clinic.