Pediatric Dentist

Hiring Department: Dentistry

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1024852

Posting Close Date: 5/30/2024

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

Position Summary
The Dentist will provide clinical dental care within the scope of license and credentials at Mile Square Health Center (MSHC) clinics in conformance with approved clinical protocols and guidelines.
Duties & Responsibilities

• Examine patients to determine nature of condition, utilizing x-rays, dental instruments, and other diagnostic tools/procedures.

• Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries and malformations of teeth, gums, and related oralstructures.

• Perform other related duties and/or projects as assigned.

• Clean, fill, extract, and replace teeth, using rotary, hand instruments, dental appliances, medications, and surgical implements.

• Preventative Treatment and Patient Education

• Provide preventive dental services to patients, including fluoride applications, and other sealants to teeth.

• Provide continuous education to patients with respect to oral and dental hygiene. Administration

• Record patient-dentist transactions as they occur accurately and completely reflecting the nature of the contact, condition of the patient, and the care or treatment provided.

• Complete referrals, data collections instruments, and other records as required.

• Assist with the design, development, and implementation of appropriate Dental Department policies and protocols in compliance with the most current accepted professional standards.

• Assist with continuing education, on-the-job training, and orientation of community health center staff as requested.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications
Degree from accredited dental school.
Current State of Illinois dental license.
Current DEA license.
Eligible for University of Illinois College of Dentistry privileges.
Current Valid American Heart Association BLS/CPR certification
Preferred Qualifications

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