Position Description

Position Summary:

We need a dentist to diagnose, treat, and advise our patients on a variety of dental conditions. You'll require experience treating a wide range of dental and gum issues, from simple situations like plaque removal to more complicated procedures (e.g. placing dental implants). Finally, you'll encourage people to practice preventive dental care and promote good oral health.

General Duties & Responsibilities:

• To adhere to the American Dental Association's professional, ethical, and moral standards.
• Through medical histories, study models, and radiographs, acquire accurate and comprehensive data on each patient.
• Each patient under his or her care must be examined, evaluated, and treated.
• To provide dental treatment that is preventive, therapeutic, and restorative.
• When therapy options aren't available, people are referred.
• In the delivery of oral care, to maintain a sterile/disinfected environment.
• To teach the patient and parent/guardian about how to avoid dental caries and other dental problems.
• To attend and participate in Clinic Staff meetings.
• To provide feedback on the dental auxiliary staff's performance and technical abilities no.
• Maintain a collaborative spirit in the effort to provide a high-quality product.
• Dentrix a plus!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Liability insurance for full-time employees
• Paid time off

Education & Experience:

• CDA examination.
• Detailed knowledge of dental hygiene.
• Working knowledge of dental instruments and equipment.
• Extensive surgical and tooth extraction experience.
• A friendly and empathetic demeanor capable of making patients feel at ease.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to remain calm under duress.
• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD), or an equivalent degree is required to practice dentistry.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to be physically mobile (stand, walk, reach, climb, bend) and also the ability to stand for prolonged periods throughout the day/work hours when needed
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate medical equipment, keyboard, copier, telephone, and the ability to write/type
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds occasionally

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Note: The organization reserves the right to change the responsibilities and duties of this or any position at any time due to business necessity, with or without notice. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the sole duties and responsibilities required of any particular position within the organization. Employees may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically listed on this job description. Columbia Dental is an equal-opportunity employer.