General Dentist - Pearl, MS

Nirvana Health & Wellness; Pearl (MS); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Nirvana Health & Wellness is actively seeking a licensed Dentist to diagnose, treat, and advise patients on a wide range of dental issues in Pearl, Mississippi. You will handle everything from preventive care to complex procedures and implants, promoting oral health and patient education.

Requirements include a DDS or DMD with a valid license, experience with dental surgeries, and the ability to make patients comfortable while providing excellent care in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• DDS/DMD required and licensed to practice dentistry.
• Experience with dental surgeries and tooth extractions.
• Strong understanding of dental hygiene and preventive care.

Responsibilities

• Examine patient records and diagnose dental conditions.
• Prepare patients for treatment; apply anesthesia or sedation as needed.
• Perform dental procedures: fillings, extractions, root canals, implants.
• Design and fit prosthetics: bridges, crowns, dentures.
• Educate patients on brushing, flossing and fluoride use.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Calm under pressure

Dental equipment handling

Education

DDS/DMD

Job description

We are looking for a Dentist to diagnose, treat and advise our patients on various dental issues.

You’ll need to have experience treating a range of teeth and gum problems, from simple cases like removing plaque to more complex procedures (e.g. placing dental implants).

Ultimately, you’ll promote good oral health and help patients apply preventive dental care.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients’ medical records
  
• Prepare patients for treatment (e.g. by applying oral sedation or anesthesia)
  
• Check teeth, gums and other parts of the mouth, along with X-rays and tests, to diagnose dental problems
  
• Clean teeth and remove plaque
  
• Identify tooth decay and replace cavities with fillings
  
• Design and fit dental prosthetics, such as bridges, crowns and dentures
  
• Apply teeth-whitening treatments
  
• Conduct tooth extractions and root canal procedures
  
• Perform surgeries on diseased tissues and bones
  
• Prescribe medication as needed
  
• Educate patients on proper brushing techniques, flossing and fluoride use
  
• Promote good oral health and preventive dental care (e.g. by scheduling regular check-ups)
  

Requirements

• Work experience as a Dentist
  
• In-depth understanding of dental hygiene
  
• Experience with dental equipment and tools
  
• Experience with surgeries and teeth extractions
  
• A pleasant and compassionate personality with the ability to make patients feel comfortable
  
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
  
• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) or similar degree that gives license to practice the dentist profession