Dentist

Deliver superior quality care to all patients regardless of socioeconomic status or cultural background.
Diagnoses and treats diseases, injuries and malformations of teeth and gums and related oral structures.
Examines patients; utilizes x-rays, mirrors, explorers and other diagnostic procedures and instruments.
Cleans, fills, extracts and replaces teeth, using rotary and hand instruments, dental appliances, medications and surgical implements.
Designs and builds crowns, bridges and other oral structures.
Plans program of examination and treatment for patient clientele.
Participate in management and staff meetings, and other Board and misc. meetings and retreats if appropriate.
Ensure safety and security of the Dental Department according to OSHA requirements.
Follow current protocol and procedures relative to personnel, expenditures and purchases
Develop and implement a patient dental education program in accordance with currently acceptable dental practices.
Maintain written records as required by law and ensure quality dental health care and sound fiscal and management control.
Provide direct dental care to Clinic patients.
Participate in planning with administrative, medical staff and the Board and follow through with goals as they are set.
Work in accordance with the Vision Statement/Mission Statement as published by the Board of Directors.
Directly supervises dental staff.
Maintains strict patient confidentiality.
Participates in quality improvement activities.
Provides call coverage and inpatient care as required by contractual obligations.
Complies with OSHA regulations as well as all clinic safety standards.


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