Dentist

Cedar Riverside People'; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Minneapolis is seeking a Dentist to perform various dental procedures, including exams, fillings, extractions, and implants. The ideal candidate will have a DDS or DMD, along with the ability to provide ethical and timely patient care. This role involves diagnosing dental conditions and formulating treatment plans while ensuring patient safety and comfort.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited dental school.
• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) required.

Responsibilities

• Render appropriate, timely care to patients.
• Document each patient interaction completely and timely.
• Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations.

Skills

Knowledge of dental injuries

Knowledge of treatment alternatives

Ability to use dental software

Education

Graduate from an accredited dental school

Job description

SUPERVISOR : Director of Provider Services

EXEMPT : Yes

SUMMARY

Perform a variety of dental procedures to diagnose and treat conditions of the mouth and teeth. General tasks include examining x-rays, filling cavities, repairing teeth, extracting teeth, and and design dentures. Perform surgical procedures such as implants to replace missing teeth, and tissue grafts to treat gum disease.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate from an accredited dental school

CERTIFICATION / LICENSE

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD)
• Current CPR

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat dental injuries, diseases, and deformities.
• Knowledge of symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
• Ability to use current dental software and medical software
• The ability to distinguish letters and symbols as well as the ability to utilize telephones, computer terminals and copiers is required.

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

• Exhibit ethical conduct befitting a Dentist.
• Have appropriate professional attire when seeing patients in the clinic.
• Be respectful of patients and other clinic staff.
• Conduct his / her behavior in accordance with appropriate federal and state laws, and in accordance with the regulations of the State of Minnesota

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Render appropriate, Timely care to patients during their visit.
• Document each patient interaction in chart completely and in a timely manner.
• Submit coding for the visit and any procedures performed.
• Use masks, gloves, safety, glasses and other safety measures to protect themselves and their patients from infectious diseases.
• Administer anesthetics to limit the amount of pain experienced by patients during procedures.
• Examine teeth, gums, and related tissues, using dental instruments, x-rays, and other diagnostic equipment, to evaluate dental health, diagnose diseases or abnormalities, and plan appropriate treatments.
• Formulate plan of treatment for patient's teeth and mouth tissue.
• Use air turbine and hand instruments, dental appliances and surgical implements.
• Advise and instruct patients regarding preventive dental care, the causes and treatment of dental problems, and oral health care services.
• Design, make, and fit prosthodontic appliances such as space maintainers, bridges, and dentures, or write fabrication instructions or prescriptions for dental technicians.
• Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth, gums and related oral structures, and provide preventive and corrective services.
• Perform endodontic treatment.
• Write prescriptions
• Complete correspondence in a timely fashion.
• Return telephone calls to patients in a timely fashion, preferably on the day received, and document the conversation in the chart.
• Participate in quality assurance activities, as requested by clinic.

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Dentist • Minneapolis, MN, United States