Staff Dentist

Alameda Health System; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated dental professional to provide comprehensive dental services at their clinics. This role involves performing oral examinations, treating various dental conditions, and instructing patients on proper dental care. The ideal candidate will possess a valid California dental license and demonstrate a commitment to patient care. Join a team that values professional development and community health, where your expertise will make a significant impact in improving patients' oral health and well-being.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid license to practice dentistry in California.
• Experience in performing dental evaluations and treatments.

Responsibilities

• Perform oral examinations and interpret x-rays.
• Treat mouth diseases and perform prophylactic procedures.
• Instruct patients in oral hygiene and dental care.

Skills

Oral Examinations

Dental Treatments

Patient Instruction

Emergency Procedures

Education

Valid California Dental License

Job description

Summary

SUMMARY:Under direction to provide professional dental services with the AHS Dental Clinics; and to do other related work as required.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.

1. Performs oral examinations at the AHS Dental Clinics, interprets x-rays; treats mouth diseases; performs prophylactic procedures, restorations, and other treatment as needed; takes impressions, orders dentures and fits and adjusts dentures; instructs patients in oral hygiene and dental care.

2. Performs emergency procedures in order to reduce immediate pain; refers patients for needed dental care to the regularly scheduled Staff Dentist for treatment.

3. Performs dental evaluations, performs all needed care on juvenile whose guardians are covered by an aid program and informs responsible guardians of dental care which must be given juveniles through private dentists.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Possession of a valid license to practice dentistry in California.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:Possession of a valid license to practice dentistry in California