Dentist, Prosthodontist - Downtown - Mondays

Position Summary

Diagnoses and treats diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums, and related oral structures. Examines patient to determine nature of condition utilizing dental radiographs, dental instruments, and other diagnostic procedures.

The patient population make-up will consist primarily of patients ages 12 and above.

Essential Functions of the Job

Performs clinical duties within the scope of license.

Consults with patients and advises them of their dental status, prescribes the treatment required, provides risks and alternatives and documents according to department, company, state and federal agency guidelines.

Cleans, restores, extracts, and replaces teeth, using rotary and hand instruments, dental appliances, medications, and surgical equipment.

In addition to General Dentists’ duties of patient oral health education, prevention dentistry, diagnosing and restoring dental issues, the Dentist Prosthodontist specializes in repairing dental problems surrounding tooth loss and jaw issues. Aims to improve the function and the aesthetics of the teeth, mouth and jaw by replacing tooth tissues and teeth and oral structures.

• Repairs oral functional issues caused by chronic dental neglect and tooth loss such as collapsed bite.
• Specializes in Fixed and Removable prosthesis.

Treats soft hard tissues diseases of the oral cavity; performs surgery on oral tissues when necessary; renders prosthetic treatment when approved and indicated; designs and places orthodontic devices to correct minor malocclusion of teeth and renders any and all dental services to restore the oral health of the patient.

Provides preventive dental services to patient, such as applications of fluoride and sealants to teeth, and provides education in oral health and dental hygiene.

Provides quality oral health care as mandated by State and Federal agencies. The provider participates in Oral Health Peer Review Process, which includes Chart Audits, Peer Group Review and Post Operatory X-ray reviews while achieving set clinical goals.

While providing high quality dental services, the provider is expected to obtain 16 patient encounters per day on a monthly average.

Coordinates the preparation of reports and written documentation as required by the department, company, state and federal agencies.

Makes sound decisions in routine work, as well as in difficult situations, while working with patients, support staff and management.

• Works independently by independently planning work and/or proceeding with routine dental procedures.
• Works toward the achievement of personal and/or department goals.

Demonstrates dependability and responsiveness to the patient’s oral health needs. Is culturally competent, displays general courtesy and friendliness to all patients. Maintains patient confidence and trust, which is paramount.

Works with others as a team member. Demonstrates high level of dependability and responsiveness to other employees. Regularly supports the goals and objectives of the Health Center or work area and works cooperatively with other employees in meeting patient expectations/needs.

Adheres to safety and infection control standards in the performance of the job and participation in safety and infection control related activities. Complies with established departmental policies/procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Complies with and supports Organizational Core Values, which are: Respect, Excellence, Integrity, Empowerment.
• Complies with and adheres to departmental work, meetings and training Attendance protocols.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.
• Attends meetings as required and participates on committees as directed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Job Requirements

Experience Required

• 2 years’ experience preferred.
• Supervision of dental assistants preferred.

Education Required

• DDS Degree from an accredited US Dental School.
• Successful completion of an accredited course in Prosthodontics (up to 3 years).

Certifications/Licenses Required

• Licensed to practice dentistry in the State of California.
• DEA License.
• BLS certificate.
• Certificate from a Prosthodontics residency accredited by the American Dental Association (ADA) and/or Dental Board.
• Verbal and Written Skills Required to Perform the Job:
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) helpful.
• Good oral and written communication.
• Good communications skills with the public and other employees.
• Patience and understanding toward others.
• Technical Knowledge and Skills Required to Perform the Job:

Computer skills involving word processing, email and dental management programs such as Dentrix are preferable.

Equipment Used

Dental operatory equipment, laboratory, sterilization equipment and front office equipment.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

You will be required to engage in prolonged, extensive, frequent, and repetitive standing, sitting, walking, stooping, twisting, kneeling, reaching, crouching, bending, and position changes to examine and service patients, which may involve getting into awkward positions to access patients' teeth.

• You must be able to lift up to 30 pounds occasionally.
• Moderate noise levels from dental drills and other lab equipment should be expected.
• Protective gear, including masks, safety glasses, and rubber gloves, is mandatory.
• Working in close quarters and near other people with little space between yourself and others is a necessity.
• Exposure to radiation, mercury, and anesthetic gases is a possibility.
• You may encounter contaminants, diseases, and infections while working with patients.

Manual dexterity and mobility are crucial, including the ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving, quickly move your hand, grasp and manipulate objects, and demonstrate exceptional hand-eye coordination, control, and finger dexterity to use dental implements for exams, mixing, placing materials on dental tools, products, and in mouths, and assemble very small objects.

• Occasional travel.
• May be required to work evenings and or Saturdays, and attend meetings outside clinic working hours.
• Will on occasion work at schools or WIC sites.
• Will work with blood and blood-borne pathogens and will require OSHA training on a yearly basis.

Universal Requirements

Pre-employment requirements include I-9, physical, positive background and reference check results, complete application, new hire orientation, pre-employment PPDs. Compliance with all mandated vaccinations and all boosters is a term and condition of employment.

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