General Dentist: Patient‑Centered Care & Prevention

Coast Dental; Palm Bay (FL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobvite, Inc. in Florida's Palm Bay area seeks a licensed general dentist to provide comprehensive dentistry, diagnosing and treating diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums.

You will examine patients using x-rays and other diagnostic tools, and perform cleaning, fillings, extractions, and tooth replacements with appropriate instruments and materials. You will offer preventive dental services and educate patients on oral hygiene, coordinate laboratory services for the office, and

Qualifications

• - DDS or DMD degree and state licensure in the practicing state or eligibility for licensure.
• - Current BLS and CPR certification.
• - Completion of a general practice residency (GPR) or AEgd preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat dental diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth, gums and related oral structures.
• Examine patients to determine the nature of their condition using x-rays and diagnostic procedures.
• Clean, fill, extract and replace teeth with rotary and hand instruments and dental appliances.
• Provide preventive dental services and education in oral hygiene.
• Coordinate laboratory services for the dental office.
• Adhere to safety protocols including OSHA and Bloodborne pathogen requirements.
• Participate in morning huddles, chart reviews and routine office meetings.
• All other duties permitted under applicable state laws and regulations.

Job description

Job Purpose

As alicenseddentist, a general dentist provides general dentistry services, including the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth, gums and related oral structures.

Duties and 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Commitment to quality patient care and enjoy educating patients on dental health.

• Effective communication skills; demonstrates professional and courteous demeanor with patients.

Qualifications (Experience, Education, Licensure, Certification)

• DDS or DMD degree, licensed in state in which practicing or have the ability to obtain licensure upon graduation.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
• Completion of a general practice residency (GPR) or advanced education general dentistry residency (AEGD) preferred.

Working Conditions

General Dentists work in areas that are highly visible and designed and furnished to make a good impression. Most work stations are clean, well-lighted, and relatively quiet.