Dentist

Family Health Center Of M; Ladysmith (WI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Health Center Of M seeks a Dentist to deliver comprehensive dental care across all ages, including medically complex patients, while leading and mentoring the dental team. The role emphasizes diagnostic rigor, treatment planning, and adherence to standards.

Collaboration with medical colleagues and ongoing education are key components of the position. The Dentist will perform extractions, root canals, restorations, radiographs, and appliance fabrication, ensuring high-quality,

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD degree required.
• Wisconsin dental license or eligibility to obtain it.
• BLS certification at time of hire or within 3 months.
• Valid Wisconsin driver's license per guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive oral evaluations using radiographs, periodontal charting, and impressions to assess oral health.
• Documents intraoral and extraoral findings in patient records.
• Delivers comprehensive dental care to patients of all ages, including medically complex or pregnant patients.
• Develops and confirms individualized treatment plans with patients to ensure informed decisions.
• Conducts oral surgical procedures such as extractions and root canals; performs operative dentistry.
• Restores teeth with restorations, crowns, and partial dentures per approved plans.
• Diagnoses and treats oral conditions; prescribes medications and administers local anesthesia.
• Designs and fabricates dental appliances including dentures and crowns.
• Educates patients on oral hygiene, prevention, and post-treatment care.
• Maintains accurate documentation of procedures to ensure compliance.
• Trains staff in clinical applications and dental protocols.
• Provides urgent and emergency dental care to manage pain.
• Follows organizational policies and regulatory standards.
• Serves as clinical leader and mentor within the dental team.
• Collaborates with medical and behavioral health providers for coordinated care.
• Supervises dental student externs and guides clinical skill development.
• Maintains reliable attendance and adheres to scheduled work hours.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

DDS

DMD

Wisconsin dental license

DEA license

BLS certification

Wisconsin driver's license

Job description

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Dentist

Full Time Salary Allied Providers Ladysmith, WI, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1558

JOB SUMMARY

The Dentist is responsible for delivering comprehensive dental care, including the diagnosis and treatment of oral diseases, pediatric dentistry, prosthodontics, operative dentistry, oral surgery, and endodontics. This individual ensures high-quality, patient-centered care in alignment with clinical standards and regulatory requirements. The Dentist collaborates with multidisciplinary care teams to support overall patient health, engages in patient education to promote oral hygiene, and contributes to quality improvement initiatives within the dental department. Additionally, this role participates in special projects and outreach efforts that support organizational goals and expand access to dental services.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs comprehensive oral evaluations utilizing diagnostic tools such as radiographs, periodontal charting, and dental impressions to assess patients’ oral health.
• Accurately documents and charts extraoral and intraoral findings, including hard and soft tissue conditions, in accordance with clinical protocols.
• Delivers comprehensive dental care to patients of all ages, including those who are medically complex or pregnant, while adhering to evidence-based clinical standards.
• Develops, discusses, and confirms individualized treatment plans with patients to ensure informed decision-making and optimal outcomes.
• Conducts oral surgical procedures such as tooth extractions and root canals, and performs operative dentistry including caries removal, tooth preparation, and material placement.
• Restores decayed or damaged teeth through the placement of restorations, crowns, and fixed partial dentures in alignment with approved treatment plans.
• Diagnoses and treats oral pathological conditions, prescribes appropriate medications, administers local anesthesia, and obtains dental radiographs to support clinical care.
• Designs and fabricates dental appliances including dentures, partials, minor orthodontic appliances, crowns, and inlays to support functional and esthetic needs.
• Provides patient education on oral hygiene, disease prevention, and post-treatment care to support long-term oral health.
• Completes accurate and timely documentation of all clinical procedures to maintain compliance with dental record-keeping standards.
• Supports team development by training staff in clinical applications and dental protocols to ensure a knowledgeable and competent workforce.
• Provides urgent care and emergency dental treatment to manage pain and stabilize oral health conditions.
• Delivers care in accordance with organizational policies, procedures, and clinical protocols to maintain regulatory and quality compliance.
• Serves as a clinical leader and mentor within the dental team, fostering a positive work environment and supporting departmental and organizational change initiatives.
• Collaborates with medical and behavioral health providers to ensure coordinated and comprehensive patient care.
• Supervises and mentor’s dental student externs, providing guidance and oversight in delivering patient care and developing clinical competencies.
• Maintains strict adherence to scheduled work hours with regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree.
• Preferred previous experience in a clinical dental setting.

CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES

• Must hold or be eligible to obtain and maintain a valid, unrestricted license to practice dentistry in the State of Wisconsin and DEA license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at time of hire, or within three months of employment.
• Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License required with an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR), per FHC guidelines.