Graduated from an accredited school of dentistry with a valid D.D.S./D.M.D.
Minimum of one year experience in general dentistry and clinic administration.
Ability to work effectively in diverse and low-income communities.
Valid California dental license and DEA number required.
Proficiency in English and Spanish preferred but not mandatory.
Responsibilities
Handle all aspects of general dental care including examinations and procedures.
Diagnose and treat oral health issues using various diagnostic tools.
Develop treatment plans and write prescriptions for necessary medications.
Educate patients on preventive dental care and treatment options.
Collaborate with and mentor AEGD residents as part of a dental faculty role.
Provide support in a cross-functional dental team focusing on patient-centered care
Maintain accurate clinical records and manage dental supplies.
Benefits
Opportunity for professional development through mentoring programs.
Collaboration with a team of skilled dental professionals.
Access to utilize advanced dental technologies and practice management systems.
Contribution to community health by serving diverse populations.
Participation in staff conferences for continuous learning and improvement.
Full Job Description
Major Areas of Responsibility include but are not limited to:
Dental Care Delivery
Handle all aspects of general dentistry
Perform oral exams, restorations, extractions, and prophylactic work
Treat oral diseases and confer with physicians regarding medical/dental problems
Assign patients to plaque control or other educational programs
Examine teeth, gums, and related tissues, using dental instruments, x-rays, or other diagnostic equipment, to evaluate dental health, diagnose diseases or abnormalities, and plan appropriate treatment
Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, or malformations of teeth, gums, or related oral structures and provide preventive or corrective services.
Write prescriptions for antibiotics or other medications.
Formulate plan of treatment for patient's teeth and mouth tissue
Patient Experience
Advise or instruct patients regarding preventive dental care, the causes and treatment of dental problems, or oral health care services
Use masks, gloves, and safety glasses to protect patients and self from infectious diseases
Design, make, or fit prosthodontic appliances, such as space maintainers, bridges, or dentures, or write fabrication instructions or prescriptions for dental assistants.
Mentorship & Collaboration
Willing to be credentialed as volunteer faculty for University of California San Francisco and Lutheran Medical Center to assist the Associate Dental Director in mentoring and supervising of AEGD residents at La Clinica
Serve as a member of a cross-functional team of Dentists that provides exceptional patient care and performs four-handed dentistry and oral surgery.
Attend staff conferences; keep clinical and other records regarding services provided, supplies and materials used.
Minimum Job Requirements
Knowledge
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measure
Good time management skills and evidence-based approaches to dental care
Patient Service: Knowledge of principles and processes for providing patient services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of patient satisfaction.
Healthcare Technology: Working knowledge and experience with Practice Management System software
Abilities
Ability to deal courteously and effectively with patients and maintain good working relationships with other staff
Ability to operate all types of dental equipment and machinery
Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
Ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects
Ability to work across cultures and demonstrate support of diversity, equity and inclusion.
English/Spanish proficiency preferred but not required
Experience and Other Certifications
Requires graduation from an accredited school of dentistry; Possession of valid D.D.S. /D.M.D.
One year experience in all phases of general dentistry and auxiliary utilization and/or administrative experience in a clinic setting
License to practice in the State of California
DEA number
Cultural competence working in diverse/low-income communities
