Dentist

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:
Dentists remove tooth decay, fill cavities, and repair fractured teeth. Dentists diagnose and treat problems with patients' teeth, gums, and related parts of the mouth. They provide advice and instruction on taking care of the teeth and gums and on diet choices that affect oral health.

RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Treat problems associated with the teeth and surrounding tissues in the mouth.
• Provide advice and administer care to assist in preventing future dental problems.
• Provide instruction on brushing, flossing, diet, the use of fluorides and all other aspects related to dental care.
• Filling cavities
• Removing tooth decay
• Examining x-rays
• Placing protective sealants on teeth
• Repairing fractured teeth
• Straighten teeth
• Extract teeth
• Create models for dentures to replace teeth that are missing
• Write prescriptions for antibiotics and administer anesthetics
• Patient assessment
• Administer anesthesia
• Restore teeth
• Responsible for the direct supervision of the Dental Assistant
• Responsible for the direct and general supervision of the Registered Dental Hygienist

OTHER DUTIES:

• Other job duties as assigned or requested.

RESPONSIBLE TO:

Executive Director