Degree from an accredited dental school (DDS or DDM)
Board certified in dentistry
Unrestricted state license to practice in Georgia
Current DEA registration
CPR course completion card
BLS certification for healthcare providers
Experience in community health center desirable; high interest accepted
Responsibilities
Perform clinical dental services including examinations and treatment planning
Document patient status, treatments, and responses
Maintain follow-up procedures for patient care
Instruct clients on dental hygiene practices
Respond to inquiries regarding dental health and treatments
Prescribe medications as needed
Support community dental care programs
Benefits
Collaborative work environment with diverse patients and families
Opportunities for community engagement
Focus on preventive and therapeutic dental care
Support for ongoing professional development
Full Job Description
Overview
In collaboration with patients, families (as defined by the patient) and staff across all disciplines and department is responsible for providing routine dental care/treatments for patients.
Qualifications
Degree from an accredited dental school with a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DDM).
Board certified in dentistry.
Unrestricted license to practice dentistry in the state of Georgia.
Must have current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration.
Current Healthcare Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course completion card.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.
Experience in working in a community health center is desirable but a high level of interest in community medicine is acceptable in lieu of experience.
Excellent communication, organizational and customer service skills.
Excellent phone etiquette.
Detailed oriented and efficient required.
Responsibilities
Perform clinical dental services for patients, which include examinations, treatment planning, oral cancer screenings, amalgam and composite restorations, pit and fissure sealants, bonded restorations, extractions, limited root canal therapy, minor oral surgery, full and partial denture construction, and other required procedures.
Accurately and completely report and document status, care rendered, response to care, provider orders, and contracts with patient and/or other healthcare providers.
Maintain patient follow up procedures.
Instruct clients in proper practices of dental hygiene and procedures pertinent to provided treatments.
Respond to inquiries by clients and staff on dental health and on treatments.
Prescribe appropriate medications for necessary therapeutic results.
Support and assist special community oriented dental care programs.
