Dentist

Austin Community College; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Community College is looking for a Dentist 1 to provide professional dental care for youth in custody of OCFS. The role involves diagnosing and treating dental diseases and performing oral surgery as needed. Responsibilities include conducting examinations, performing restorations, and educating patients about dental health.

The qualified candidate must hold a valid New York State dentistry license and registration, with responsibilities that include supervising dental staff and maintaining treatment records.

Qualifications

• Possession of a license and current registration to practice dentistry in New York State.
• Must maintain valid state license and registration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct examinations using x-rays and diagnostic procedures.
• Treat dental diseases and injuries.
• Perform restoration of cavities.
• Administer anesthetics and perform oral surgery.
• Maintain written records of treatments.
• Advise on dental health practices.

Skills

Dental examinations

Treatment of dental diseases

Oral surgery

Anesthesia administration

Patient education

Education

License and current registration to practice dentistry in New York State

Tools

X-rays

Mouth mirrors

Job description

Overview

This Dentist 1 position is a direct service position. The incumbent will provide professional dental care for youth who are in the custody of OCFS by diagnosing and treating diseases, injuries and malformations of teeth and gums. The Dentist 1 will perform a full-range of dental duties in connection with the treatment of dental diseases or dental health problems requiring corrective restorative or preventive measures as required by agency policy and procedures.

Primary duties and responsibilities

• Conduct examinations of individuals’ teeth and surrounding oral structures utilizing x-rays, mouth mirrors and other diagnostic procedures and instruments to determine pathological or irregular conditions.
• Treat dental diseases, injuries and malfunctions of teeth and gums.
• Perform restoration of simple and compound cavities.
• Administer anesthetics.
• Perform oral surgery commensurate with professional qualifications.
• Perform extractions of teeth.
• Scale calculus to clean teeth.
• Treat teeth, mouth and gum infections with appropriate drugs or by surgery.
• Maintain written records of individuals’ dental treatments.
• Advise individuals about dental health practices.
• Instruct and direct paraprofessional dental staff in the performance of auxiliary duties.

Additional duties and travel expectations

Additional duties and travel expectations will be discussed in detail at interview.

Qualifications & credentials

Open to the Public: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). Possession of a license and current registration to practice dentistry in New York State. Must maintain a valid New York State license and registration.