Dentist

Betances Health Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Betances Health Center is seeking a qualified Dentist to provide comprehensive dental diagnosis and treatment in New York City. The role includes ensuring overall patient health through various dental services from diagnostics to oral surgery.

A graduate of an ADA accredited school and licensed to practice in New York State is required, with two years preferred experience. Candidates should demonstrate teamwork and a commitment to cultural diversity.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience preferred in civilian, military, or public health dental practice.
• DEA Controlled Substances Registration Certificate.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive dental diagnosis and treatment to maintain overall patient health.
• Conduct clinical examination including soft tissue and periodontal assessments.
• Provide preventive dental care including fluoride therapy and nutritional counseling.

Skills

Bilingual

Teamwork

Cultural diversity and sensitivity

Education

Graduate of ADA accredited school (DDS or DMD)

Licensed to practice dentistry in New York State

Job description

Brief Description

Under the supervision of the Dental Director, the Dentist will perform quality and comprehensive dental diagnosis and treatment to maintain the overall health of the patient. This work supports the mission and goals of Betances Health Center.

Requirements

• Graduate of a school accredited by the ADA (DDS or DMD)
• Licensed to practice dentistry in New York State
• Two years of experience preferred in civilian, military, or a public health dental practice
• Bilingual preferred
• DEA Controlled Substances Registration Certificate
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served
• Demonstrates ability to establish and maintain working relationships with patients and co-workers
• Demonstrates teamwork, contributes to improving outcomes, works well with others; provides feedback in a respectful manner
• Commitment to cultural diversity and sensitivity

Summary

The minimum scope of service that is expected to be provided by all dentists at our clinical site includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Diagnostic

• Clinical examination, including soft tissue, hard tissue, periodontal, and head and neck growth development assessment
• Diagnose radiographs

Preventive / Periodontics

• Prophylaxis
• Fluoride therapy
• Nutritional assessment and counseling
• Plaque control (OHI)
• Sealants
• Periodontal therapy (Scaling/Root Planing)

Restorative

• Amalgam restorations
• Composite/resin restorations
• Preventive resin restoration

Endodontics

• Therapeutic endodontic treatment (pulpotomy, pulpectomy, pulp cap)
• Root Canals (anterior, premolar)

Oral Surgery

• Simple extractions

Prosthodontics

• Fixed (single tooth crowns)
• Removable (complete dentures, partial dentures, nightguards)