Dentist

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Dentist

• Job Type: Permanent

• Department: Dental

• FTE: 1.0 FTE / 40 clinical hours per week

• Supervisor: Dental Director / Executive Director

• Service Setting: Community Health / Primary Care Dental Clinic

• Coverage Type: Clinical Only

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: All ages

• Case Mix: General dentistry and preventive dental care

• Services: Examinations, diagnosis, treatment, preventive care, and specialty referrals

FACILITY INFORMATION

• Department: Dental

• Practice Focus: Community health / public health dentistry

• Support: Dental and clinic staff

• Community Services: Outreach, health education, and community events

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Fillings

• Extractions

• Adult prophylaxis

• Scaling and root planing (SRP)

• Denture procedures

• Recall examinations

• Child prophylaxis

• Night guards

• Occlusal adjustments

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Graduation from an accredited dental school

• Residency: Accredited General Practice Residency preferred

• License: Unrestricted California dental license

• DEA: Unrestricted DEA license

• Certifications: Current CPR/BLS required; ACLS preferred

• Driver's License: Valid driver's license required

• Experience: Dental experience in community health or private practice

• Other Qualifications: Strong clinical, interpersonal, and written communication skills

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Examine, diagnose, and treat dental and oral conditions

• Provide preventive and restorative dental services

• Perform fillings, extractions, prophylaxis, SRP, and denture-related procedures

• Refer patients for specialty consultation and treatment when appropriate

• Maintain complete and accurate dental records

• Accurately code dental services for clinical and payer compliance

• Educate patients regarding oral health and disease prevention

• Participate in quality assurance and quality improvement activities

• Collaborate with Medical and Behavioral Health divisions

• Participate in staff training, community outreach, and health education activities