Summary: Diagnose and treat problems with a patient's teeth, gums, and related parts of the mouth. Provide advice and instruction on taking care of teeth and gums and on diet choices that affect oral health.
Job Duties:- Remove decay from teeth and fill cavities
- Repair cracked or fractured teeth and remove teeth
- Straight teeth to correct bite issues
- Place sealants or whitening agents on teeth
- Administer anesthetics to keep patients from feeling pain during procedures
- Write prescriptions for antibiotics or other medications
- Examine X-rays of teeth, gums, the jaw, and nearby areas for problems
- Make models and measurements for dental appliances, such as dentures, to fit patients
- Teach patients about diet, flossing, use of fluoride, and other aspects of dental care
- Utilize dental equipment efficiently and effectively
- Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
- Documents dental care services by charting in patient records.
- Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
- Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and
- regulations.
- Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Deals with public and staff, both in person and over the telephone, in tactful and professional
- manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Education/Skills/Qualifications:- Licensed to work in the state of New York as a Dentist
- Graduate of an accredited college of Dental Medicine
- CPR certified
- Knowledge of current principles, methods, and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment in the area of expertise
- Minimu1-year experience in a primary care clinic
- Legal authorization to work in the United States
- A valid State Driver's license with clean records and access to the insured automobile
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required
- Leadership and organizational skills essential
- Bilingual especially in Spanish preferred
- Computer literate preferred
- Self-motivated and flexible to daily patient schedule and/or clinic needs
