General Dentist — Patient Care & Prevention Focus

Coast Dental; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Coast Dental in Tampa, FL is seeking a licensed general dentist to provide comprehensive dental care, diagnose and treat oral diseases, and maintain high standards of patient safety.

You will examine patients, perform procedures from cleaning to fillings and extractions, educate patients on oral hygiene, coordinate lab services, and participate in morning huddles and routine meetings while upholding OSHA and PPE guidelines.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD degree required and valid licensure to practice in the state.
• Current BLS and CPR certification.
• GPR or AEGD residency is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform general dentistry services, including the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth, gums and related oral structures.
• Examine patients to determine the nature of the condition affecting the patient, utilizing x-rays, dental instruments and other diagnostic procedures.
• Clean, fill, extract and replace teeth, using rotary and hand instruments, dental appliances, medications and surgical implements.
• Provide preventive dental services and education in oral and dental hygiene.
• Coordinate laboratory services for the dental office.
• Adheres to safety protocols and processes including but not limited to ensuring protective equipment is utilized and OSHA/Bloodborne pathogen requirements are followed.
• Participate in morning huddles, chart reviews and routine office meetings.
• All other duties and responsibilities allowed under applicable state laws and regulations.

Skills

Patient care

Diagnostics

X-ray interpretation

Oral hygiene education

Professional communication

Education

DDS or DMD degree

BLS/CPR certification

GPR or AEGD preferred

Job description

Coast Dental in Tampa, FL is seeking a licensed general dentist to provide comprehensive dental care, diagnose and treat oral diseases, and maintain high standards of patient safety.

You will examine patients, perform procedures from cleaning to fillings and extractions, educate patients on oral hygiene, coordinate lab services, and participate in morning huddles and routine meetings while upholding OSHA and PPE guidelines.