Dentist

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• provide care in the following disciplines of a general dental practice: diagnosis, preventive dentistry, operative dentistry, pedodontics, periodontics, removable prosthodontics, endodontics, fixed prosthodontics, oral surgery and orthodontics
• help evaluate performance of professional and auxiliary dental staff
• attend conferences and meetings of dental importance as needed
• take part in the Peer Review process

OTHER DUTIES:

• as assigned by supervisor

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• visual and auditory accuracy
• indoor setting
• shift length – 8 hours
• frequent use of computers
• extensive standing and walking
• frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, reaching, twisting, climbing
• occasional sitting
• frequent telephone usage
• continuous conversational communication
• continuous repetitive grasping and manipulation of both hands
• occasionally working in confined, noisy areas
• occasionally lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs
• occasionally pushing, pulling and positioning patients up to 200 lbs
• occasionally pushing, pulling and positioning (with assistance) patients over 200 lbs
• occasional exposure to electrical, chemical, gaseous and dusty conditions
• occasional exposure to patients with communicable diseases
• understand/carry out simple/detailed, oral/written instructions
• memorize and retain instructions
• read and interpret detailed specifications

DENTIST

REPORTS TO: Chief Dental Officer

EDUCATION: DDS or DMD degree from an accredited school of dentistry. License in good standing to practice dentistry in the State of Texas. Maintain current CPR certification. Registered with DEA and DPS.

EXPERIENCE: Previous experience a plus but not required

SKILLS: Ability to diagnose and treat dental and oral disease. Knowledge of preventive dentistry and educational methodologies utilized in prevention. Skilled in oral operative techniques and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and staff. Working knowledge of the principles, standard practice methods and techniques of dentistry.