What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Dentist position at Westover DMD?
Beautiful contemporary practice with a solid patient base to ensure a full schedule each day with a variety of patients that provides you the ability to perform full-scope treatment. The support staff is a highly-trained and tenured team with streamline processes. The ideal candidate for this position has a great chairside manner and is a team-player. We're passionate about providing best-in-class treatment to our patients and strive to maintain our trustworthy reputation in the community!
About this position:
What we offer:
- Competitive 401(k)
- Employer-paid professional liability insurance
- Employer-paid association dues and licensures
- Continuing education allowance
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Examining patients' teeth and gums to diagnose and treat various oral health issues.
- Utilizing X-rays and computer-generated imaging to assist with examinations.
- Providing dental treatments to patients, including routine cleanings, extractions, dental fillings, cavity, and tooth decay treatments, teeth whitening, bonding, and applications of dental crowns, and veneers.
- Administering local anesthesia to patients as needed.
- Educating patients on good oral hygiene practices and advising them on proper aftercare following certain dental procedures.
- Performing oral cancer screenings.
- Prescribing antibiotics and pain medications to patients as required.
- Ensuring that all dental instruments and equipment are sterilized before each use.
- Taking impressions of patients’ mouths for the fabrication of customized mouthguards and dentures.
- State license to practice dentistry.
- CPR certification.
- In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations of the dental profession (HIPAA, OSHA, CDC etc.)
- Computer/practice management software proficiency preferred
- Doctor of dental surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Medicine in dentistry (DMD)
- 1-2 years practicing preferred however, not required
Interested? We'd love to meet you! Please apply with an updated resume or CV for consideration.
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