Job Summary:Treat all patients with respect, dignity, and empathy.
Role & Responsibilities:- Diagnose and treat dental disease and educate patients to enable them to develop better oral hygiene regimens.
- Perform Clinical duties to the extent of their Dental license which include but are not limited to: Prophylaxis, correcting occlusion, stainless steel crowns, sealants, restorations, extractions, Intraoral and extraoral, hard and soft tissue exams, and cancer screenings.
- Skilled with the various instruments and procedures needed to correct and diagnose dental conditions and diseases that enable patients to achieve the best possible outcome and better overall oral health.
- Apply preventive treatments such as sealants, SDF (Silver-Diamine Fluoride), and topical fluoride to protect teeth from decay.
- Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, including brushing and flossing, proper nutrition, tobacco cessation, and motivational interviewing.
- Prescribe proper medications to treat dental condition such as prescription toothpaste, antibiotics for infections, and analgesics for pain management.
- Administer patients Nitrous Oxide and/or anesthetic prior to treatments.
- Order radiographs and be able to diagnose oral pathology from those radiographs.
- Be able to diagnose pulpal and
- Using dental instruments intraorally to complete treatments.
- Keep records relating to the oral health of patients through clinical notes and treatment plans given.
- Work collaboratively with the entire dental team to provide the best possible care for the patients.
- Ability to treat pediatric and adult patients
Qualifications & Education Requirements :- Doctor of Dental Surgery or Dental Medicine (DDS or DMD)
- West Virginia State license
- Have and maintain WV DEA
- Current BLS
- Strong computer skills and experience with healthcare databases and applications.
- Willingness to comply with all local, state, and federal laws regarding dentistry and health care.
- Exceptional inter-personal skills, and the ability to demonstrate empathy, respect, specificity, and genuineness in all interactions with patients, staff, and visitors.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to keep detailed records.
- Comprehensive knowledge of dental procedures, instruments, and diagnostics.
