The General Dentist will diagnose, prevent, and treat problems with teeth or mouth tissue, performing procedures like restorative dentistry, extractions, and corrective surgery on gums and bones. Key duties also involve formulating treatment plans, managing patient medications, and educating patients on preventative dental care and oral hygiene.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a Doctorate Degree and have 1-3 years of experience since completing training, including at least one year of post-training experience. Required credentials include a DDS/DMD from DORA, Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) from AHA, and DEA Registration, or be awaiting DEA registration at the time of hire.
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Our Values Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency Department Eastside Dental Clinic Job Summary Under minimal supervision, diagnose, prevent, and treat problems with teeth or mouth tissue.
Remove decay, fill cavities, examine, x-rays, place protective plastic sealants on children's teeth, straighten teeth, and repair fractured teeth.
Perform corrective surgery on gums and supporting bones to treat gum diseases.
Extract teeth and make models and measurements for dentures to replace missing teeth.
Provide instruction on diet, brushing, flossing, the use of fluorides, and other aspects of dental care.
Administer anesthetics and write prescriptions for antibiotics and other medications.
Essential Functions: Dental Services Performs professional dental care which includes restorative dentistry, exodontia, and visual examination of patient’s oral cavity, analyzing results of x-rays, other diagnostic procedures, removal of decay teeth, extract or restore teeth.
Examine teeth, gum and related issues, using dental instruments, x-ray and other diagnostic equipment, to evaluate dental health, diagnose disease or abnormalities, and plan appropriate treatments.Diagnose and treat disease, injuries, and malformations of teeth, gums and related oral structures, and provide preventative and corrective services.
Treat exposure of pulp by pulp capping, removal of pulp chamber, or root canal, using dental instruments, Treats disease of teeth, gum and mouth with appropriate medication. (30%) Treatment Plan Formulate plan of treatment for patient’s teeth and mouth tissues.
Prepares charts and determines that most feasible plan for treatment.
Maintains charts and treatment plans and completes required reports. (20%) Medication Management Administer anesthetics to limit the amount of pain experienced by patient during procedure.
Write prescriptions for antibiotics and other medications. (15%) Patient Education Educates patients regarding preventative dentistry and oral hygiene.
Advise and instruct patients regarding preventative dental care, the causes and treatment of dental problems, and oral health care services. (10%) Authorizes the manufacture of dental prosthetics by dental laboratories. (10%) Supervises and manages dental staff when appropriate. (10%) Refers patients for appropriate health care procedures with dental and medical health professionals.
Benefits
Immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%
Generous medical plans
On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes
Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
Tuition reimbursement & assistance
Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching
Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
Up to 27 paid days off per year
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Free rtd ecopass (public transportation)
Public service loan forgiveness (pslf) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the pslf program
National health service corps (nhcs) and colorado health service corps (chsc) eligible employer
Communicates effectively and ensures loop closure with specialty referrals. (5%) Education: Doctorate Degree Required Work Experience: 1-3 years One year of experience since completion of training Required Licenses: DDS/DMD-Dentist - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required DEAREG-DEA Registration - DEA - Drug Enforcement Agency Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of the principles, standard practices, and techniques of dentistry sufficient to be able to provide dental care and information regarding preventative dentistry and oral hygiene.
Knowledge of departmental policies, procedures, objectives, safety, and infection control standards sufficient to be able to maintain the expected level of efficiency.
Skill in exercising initiative, judgement, and decision making in solving problems and meeting organizational objectives.
Skill in diagnosing dental problems and developing treatment plans.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, organizations and the public.
Skill in maintaining and organizing departmental records, records, reports and files.
Skill in adapting new information relative to the work assignment through educational seminars, meetings, and staff meetings.
Performs in a tactful and professional manner.
DEA or awaiting DEA at time of hire required Computer skills required.
Shift Days (United States of America) Work Type Regular Salary $164,100.00 - $213,900.00 / yr Benefits At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community.
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