Dental Therapist

Thunder Bay Community Health Service, Inc.; Hillman (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Sick time

Paid leave

401K matching

Health insurance

Job summary

You will collaborate with supervising dentists, follow infection control guidelines, and participate in quality improvement. A CODA-accredited program graduate with MI license and BLS is required; strong communication and documentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a CODA-accredited Dental Therapy program.
• Current licensure or certification as a Dental Therapist in Michigan.
• BLS certification at time of hire.
• Knowledge of Michigan dental practice acts and scope of practice regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform oral health assessments and collect patient dental histories.
• Provide preventive services including prophylaxis, scaling, polishing, fluoride treatments, and sealants.
• Place and finish fillings and stainless steel crowns within scope of practice.
• Perform nonsurgical extractions of designated teeth and place space maintainers as allowed.
• Administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide where authorized.
• Take, process, and interpret dental radiographs.
• Provide oral health education and disease prevention counseling.
• Assist in treatment planning with supervising dentists.
• Maintain compliant patient records (EHR).
• Follow OSHA, HIPAA, CDC and infection control guidelines.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Documentation

Independence

Education

CODA-accredited Dental Therapy program

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Perform oral health assessments and collect patient dental histories
• Provide preventive services including prophylaxis, scaling, polishing, fluoride treatments, and sealants
• Perform basic restorative procedures such as placing and finishing fillings, stainless steel crowns, and temporary restorations as permitted by state law
• Perform nonsurgical extractions of periodontally diseased permanent teeth with mobility +3, simple extraction of erupted primary teeth, placement and removal of space maintainers, suturing and suture removal
• Administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide where authorized
• Take, process, and interpret dental radiographs
• Provide oral health education and disease prevention counseling
• Assist in developing treatment plans in collaboration with supervising dentists
• Maintain accurate, compliant patient records (EHR)
• Follow OSHA, HIPAA, CDC, and infection control guidelines

Quality Improvement & Other Duties

• Participate in community outreach or public health initiatives when applicable
• Participate in peer review and quality assurance studies. Cooperate in setting and implementing dental quality standards and policies

Qualifications & Requirements

• Graduation from a CODA-accredited Dental Therapy program
• Current licensure or certification as a Dental Therapist through the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
• BLS certification at time of hire
• Knowledge of state dental practice acts and scope of practice regulations

Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical skills within authorized scope of practice
• Excellent communication and patient education abilities
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation skills
• Ability to work independently under general or indirect supervision, as allowed

Physical Demands: Medium

Supervisory Responsibilities: May supervise up to 3 dental assistants and 2 hygienists as assigned to the extent permitted in a written practice agreement.

TBCHS offers a competitive salary, generous PTO, sick time, paid leave, 401K matching, health insurance with low-cost premiums and a great work-life balance.