Job detail

General Dentist

Shenandoah Valley Medical System Inc

#BLS #Dental Instruments #Treatment Plans #Adult Patients #Oral Hygiene #Pediatric Patients #Clinical Notes #DEA #Radiographs

Quick overview

The General Dentist will diagnose and treat dental diseases while educating patients on improving their oral hygiene regimens. Clinical duties include performing procedures such as prophylaxis, restorations, extractions, and administering preventive treatments like sealants and fluoride applications.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Dental Surgery or Dental Medicine (DDS or DMD) and possess a valid West Virginia State license, including maintaining a WV DEA and current BLS certification. Essential qualifications include strong computer skills, comprehensive knowledge of dental procedures, and exceptional interpersonal skills demonstrating empathy and respect.

postgraduate degreeTeam CollaborationPreventive TreatmentsTreatment PlanningDiagnosisOral Hygiene EducationExtractionsMedication PrescriptionPediatric CareRadiograph InterpretationRestorationsProphylaxisSDF ApplicationNitrous Oxide AdministrationCancer ScreeningsClinical Note KeepingOcclusion Correction

Job description

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.