General Dentist: Quality Care & Patient Education

Coast Dental; Florida; On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobvite, Inc. is seeking a licensed general dentist to provide comprehensive dental care to patients in Town of Florida, NY. You will diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and related oral structures, using modern equipment and adhering to OSHA standards.

The role requires DDS or DMD, current BLS/CPR, and completion of GPR/AEGD preferred. You will participate in team huddles and coordinate with labs, while educating patients on oral health and preventive care.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD degree required and active license in NY.
• Current BLS and CPR certification required.
• Completion of a GPR or AEGD residency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform general dentistry services, including 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

Communication skills

Education

DDS or DMD degree

BLS/CPR Certification

GPR/AEGD preferred

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.