Dentist

SUMMARY

Perform a variety of dental procedures to diagnose and treat conditions of the mouth and teeth. General tasks include examining x-rays, filling cavities, repairing teeth, extracting teeth, and and design dentures. Perform surgical procedures such as implants to replace missing teeth, and tissue grafts to treat gum disease.

QUALIFICATIONS

•    Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD)

•    Current license in the State of Minnesota

•    Current Basic Life Support Certification

•    Ability to work as a team member

•    Ability to work with culturally diverse group of people

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

•    Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat dental injuries, diseases, and deformities. 

•    Knowledge of symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.

•    Ability to use current dental software and medical software

•    The ability to distinguish letters and symbols as well as the ability to utilize telephones, computer terminals and copiers is required.

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

•    Exhibit ethical conduct befitting a Dentist.

•    Have appropriate professional attire when seeing patients in the clinic.

•    Be respectful of patients and other clinic staff.

•    Conduct his/her behavior in accordance with appropriate federal and state laws, and in accordance with the regulations of the State of Minnesota

RESPONSIBILITIES

•    Render appropriate, Timely care to patients during their visit.

•    Document each patient interaction in chart completely and in a timely manner. 

•    Submit coding for the visit and any procedures performed.

•    Use masks, gloves, safety, glasses and other safety measures to protect themselves and their patients from infectious diseases. 

•    Administer anesthetics to limit the amount of pain experienced by patients during procedures. 

•    Examine teeth, gums, and related tissues, using dental instruments, x-rays, and other diagnostic equipment, to evaluate dental health, diagnose diseases or abnormalities, and plan appropriate treatments. 

•    Formulate plan of treatment for patient's teeth and mouth tissue. 

•    Use air turbine and hand instruments, dental appliances and surgical implements. 

•    Advise and instruct patients regarding preventive dental care, the causes and treatment of dental problems, and oral health care services. 

•    Design, make, and fit prosthodontic appliances such as space maintainers, bridges, and dentures, or write fabrication instructions or prescriptions for dental technicians. 

•    Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth, gums and related oral structures, and provide preventive and corrective services. 

•    Perform endodontic treatment.

•    Write prescriptions

•    Complete correspondence in a timely fashion.

•    Return telephone calls to patients in a timely fashion, preferable on the day received, and document the conversation in the chart.

•    Participate in quality assurance activities, as requested by clinic.

•    Be available for emergency after clinic calls