Graduation from an American Dental Association (ADA) approved dental school
Current valid California dental license and DEA number
Minimum one year of general dentistry experience in a community clinic
Bilingual skills in English and Spanish preferred
Proven knowledge of age-specific dental care needs
Ability to assess and categorize patients' age-specific dental requirements
Responsibilities
Provide a range of dental services, including cleanings, scaling, extractions, fillings, and root canals
Demonstrate sound judgment in recognizing when to refer patients beyond clinic capabilities
Adhere to medical staff practice guidelines during patient care
Maintain accurate patient records and documentation
Work collaboratively with clinic staff and report to the Dental Director and Clinic Administrator
Benefits
Equal employment opportunities regardless of personal characteristics
Inclusive work environment that values diversity and adherence to non-discrimination laws
Full Job Description
Definition: The Dentist provides the following dental services for adult and children; cleaning, scaling, extractions, fillings and anterior root canals and other dentistry services according to medical staff practice guidelines. Demonstrates good judgment when a dental problem is beyond the scope of services provided in the clinic.
Reports to: Dental Director/Chief Medical Officer and Clinic Administrator
Qualifications: 1. Graduation from an American Dental Association (ADA) approved dental school. 2. Current valid California License as a dentist and DEA number. 3. One or more years practice of general dentistry in a community clinic setting. 4. Preferably bilingual English/Spanish. 5. Must demonstrate through written and/or oral testing, the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served and has knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. 6. He or she is able to identify and categorize each patient's age specific grouping of needs, such as those for infant, adolescent, adult or geriatric patients.
