DENTAL SPECIALIST

L.A. County Library; California (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled dentist specializing in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. This role involves fulfilling teaching and administrative duties for dental residency programs while providing trauma care in a Level I Trauma Center. You will perform a range of complex dental procedures, including endodontics, periodontics, and orthodontics, while maintaining clinical privileges at reputable medical centers. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to excellence in dental care and education, where your expertise will make a significant impact in treating medically compromised patients and advancing public health initiatives.

Qualifications

• Requires Doctor of Dental Surgery or Doctor of Dental Medicine degree.
• Completion of an Advanced Specialty Education Program is essential.

Responsibilities

• Fulfills administrative and teaching responsibilities for dental residency programs.
• Performs complex procedures in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Skills

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Trauma Care

Endodontics

Periodontics

Prosthodontics

Orthodontics

Public Health Dental Services

Education

Doctor of Dental Surgery

Advanced Specialty Education Program

Tools

Dental Equipment

Radiation Safety Equipment

Job description

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

Open Competitive Job Opportunity

EXAM NUMBER

Y4767N

FILING START DATE

December 13, 2024, at 9:00 a.m., (PT)

CLOSING DATE

Continuous - Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Fulfills administrative and teaching responsibilities for General (dental) Practice Residency or Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Training Program to achieve the educational goal of the program.
• Performs as a Trauma Team Member in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery for a Level I Trauma Center.
• Provides trauma and other on-call responsibilities consistent with the needs of an acute care hospital.
• Performs specialty diagnostic, therapeutic and consultative procedures for patients presenting for care in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Outpatient Clinic; problems may include orofacial deformities, injuries or pathologic conditions of the jaws and associated structures.
• Maintains clinical privileges at both Harbor UCLA Medical Center and Martin Luther King Outpatient Care to ensure comprehensive dental care of the medically compromised patient.
• Performs public health dental services detecting and measuring the incidence and prevalence of oral health problems with emphasis on diagnosing, preventing, intercepting and controlling oral health diseases.
• Performs complex endodontics, including root canal therapy on the anterior and posterior teeth of both children and adults, stressing the more difficult posterior therapy and apicoectomy or root excisions along with retrofillings.
• Performs oral surgery, including removal of impacted teeth, torus mandibularis and torus palatinus, treats jaw fractures and removal of pre-malignant lesions.
• Performs advanced periodontic procedures, including minor orthodontic treatment, treats traumatic dental injuries and children with special medical or psychological problems such as heart disease, cerebral palsy, epilepsy and physical, mental, and emotional handicap.
• Performs complex procedures for the treatment of diseases and abnormalities of the periodontal structures of the jaw.
• Performs complex prosthodontic procedures, including construction of obturators for cleft palates and prosthodontic appliances to replace missing structures and treats unusual and difficult denture cases.
• Performs comprehensive orthodontic services. Conducts training or assists in the training of dental interns and residents.
• Conduct specialized dental research, special studies, and services as needed.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: Degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery or Doctor of Dental Medicine conferred by a dental school approved by the World Health Organization as required by the California Dental Practice Act - AND - Successful completion of an Advanced Specialty Education Program approved by the American Dental Association.

LICENSE:

To be considered for this role, at the time of hire, you will need to meet the following License/Certificate Requirement and will need to provide the hiring team supporting documentation:

• A California license to practice dentistry issued by the Dental Board of California - AND - A Radiation Safety License issued by the Dental Board of California -OR- A certificate of compliance from an approved Board course in radiation safety. Graduation from an approved dental program, accredited by the American Dental Association, after the year 1980 complies with the Radiation Safety Requirement.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• If you are unable to meet this additional requirement while on the hiring list (6 months), your application will expire. If the job posting is still available, you are welcome to reapply. The required license must be current and unrestricted; a provisional, conditional or restricted license will not be accepted.
• Physical Class II - Light: Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved.
• This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Application filing may be suspended at any time with or without advance notice.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

Applications must be submitted online only. Applications submitted by U.S Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "APPLY" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 p.m. (PT) deadline on the last day of filing, as you may be required to verify your email address.

DEPARTMENT CONTACT:

Caroline Khodaverdian, Exam Analyst
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