General Dentist - Emergency & Comprehensive Community Care

Katy Trail Community Health; Warsaw (MO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Katy Trail Community Health is seeking a General Dentist to provide primary comprehensive and emergency oral health services to health center patients. The dentist ensures quality of oral health services and alignment with the organization's mission for underserved community members.

Compliance with immunization, personnel, infection control, confidentiality, and drug-free workplace policies is required. The role involves diagnostics, preventive and emergency care, restorative and rehabilitative

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of dentistry.
• Current license as a dentist in Missouri (with DEA and BNDD).
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Diagnostics, including oral screenings and radiographic procedures, and treatment planning.
• Preventive care, including sealants, prophylaxis, fluoride varnish, and caries management.
• Emergency care, including palliative and definitive treatment for dental emergencies.
• Restorative care, including minimally invasive and traditional restoratives, oral surgery, and endodontics.
• Rehabilitative care, including fixed and removable prosthetics.
• Maintains patient records of treatment in accordance with policies.
• Engages in quality improvement of oral health of patients.
• Collaborates with care team and specialists to ensure best care.
• Provides inpatient dental services within scope of training and ability.
• Serves in rotation for after-hours call system.
• Performs other duties as assigned between quality care and program requirements.
• Excellent attendance record.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of dentistry

Job description

Katy Trail Community Health is seeking a General Dentist to provide primary comprehensive and emergency oral health services to health center patients. The dentist ensures quality of oral health services and alignment with the organization's mission for underserved community members.

Compliance with immunization, personnel, infection control, confidentiality, and drug-free workplace policies is required. The role involves diagnostics, preventive and emergency care, restorative and rehabilitative