Mallory Community Health Center
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Job Summary:
Mallory Health Centers, Inc. is seeking a skilled dental professional that is dedicated, compassionate, and committed to improving community well-being, by delivering exceptional patient care through comprehensive oral health services. Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Dentist is responsible for providing comprehensive, high quality dental care to patients, both preventive and restorative care. This position examines patients' teeth and mouth, dental instruments, and provides other diagnostic and preventive dental services, and patient education in oral and dental hygiene.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's):
Customer Service skills Knowledge of healthcare regulations and preventative measures Analytical skills Listening skills Oral and written communication skills Critical thinking, judgment, and decision-making skills Time management skills
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Administer anesthetics to limit the amount of pain experienced by patients during procedures. Examine teeth, gums, and related tissues, using dental instruments, x-rays, or other diagnostic equipment, to evaluate dental health, diagnose diseases or abnormalities, and plan appropriate treatments. Formulate plan of treatment for patient's teeth and mouth tissue. Advise or instruct patients regarding preventive dental care, the causes and treatment of dental problems, or oral health care services. Design, make, or fit prosthodontic appliances, such as space maintainers, bridges, or dentures, or write fabrication instructions or prescriptions for denturists or dental technicians. Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, or malformations of teeth, gums, or related oral structures and provide preventive or corrective services. Fill pulp chamber and canal with endodontic materials. Write prescriptions for antibiotics or other medications. Analyze or evaluate dental needs to determine changes or trends in patterns of dental disease. Treat exposure of pulp-by-pulp capping, removal of pulp from pulp chamber, or root canal, using dental instruments. Eliminate irritating margins of fillings and correct occlusions, using dental instruments. Perform oral or periodontal surgery on the jaw or mouth. Remove diseased tissue, using surgical instruments. Apply fluoride or sealants to teeth. Bleach, clean, or polish teeth to restore natural color. Plan, organize, or maintain dental health programs. Produce or evaluate dental health educational materials. Extract teeth and make models and measurements for dentures to replace missing teeth. Use masks, gloves, and safety glasses to protect patients and self from infectious diseases. Use dental air turbines, hand instruments, dental appliances, or surgical implements. Perform other necessary duties as required by the Community Health Center to meet the goals of providing primary health care.
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements: Graduate from an approved School of Dentistry, with a doctoral degree (DDS or DMD)
Certifications/Licenses: Valid Mississippi Dental Licensure Unrestricted Privileges under the Controlled Substance statues of the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
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Job Summary:
Mallory Health Centers, Inc. is seeking a skilled dental professional that is dedicated, compassionate, and committed to improving community well-being, by delivering exceptional patient care through comprehensive oral health services. Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Dentist is responsible for providing comprehensive, high quality dental care to patients, both preventive and restorative care. This position examines patients' teeth and mouth, dental instruments, and provides other diagnostic and preventive dental services, and patient education in oral and dental hygiene.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's):
Customer Service skills Knowledge of healthcare regulations and preventative measures Analytical skills Listening skills Oral and written communication skills Critical thinking, judgment, and decision-making skills Time management skills
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Administer anesthetics to limit the amount of pain experienced by patients during procedures. Examine teeth, gums, and related tissues, using dental instruments, x-rays, or other diagnostic equipment, to evaluate dental health, diagnose diseases or abnormalities, and plan appropriate treatments. Formulate plan of treatment for patient's teeth and mouth tissue. Advise or instruct patients regarding preventive dental care, the causes and treatment of dental problems, or oral health care services. Design, make, or fit prosthodontic appliances, such as space maintainers, bridges, or dentures, or write fabrication instructions or prescriptions for denturists or dental technicians. Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, or malformations of teeth, gums, or related oral structures and provide preventive or corrective services. Fill pulp chamber and canal with endodontic materials. Write prescriptions for antibiotics or other medications. Analyze or evaluate dental needs to determine changes or trends in patterns of dental disease. Treat exposure of pulp-by-pulp capping, removal of pulp from pulp chamber, or root canal, using dental instruments. Eliminate irritating margins of fillings and correct occlusions, using dental instruments. Perform oral or periodontal surgery on the jaw or mouth. Remove diseased tissue, using surgical instruments. Apply fluoride or sealants to teeth. Bleach, clean, or polish teeth to restore natural color. Plan, organize, or maintain dental health programs. Produce or evaluate dental health educational materials. Extract teeth and make models and measurements for dentures to replace missing teeth. Use masks, gloves, and safety glasses to protect patients and self from infectious diseases. Use dental air turbines, hand instruments, dental appliances, or surgical implements. Perform other necessary duties as required by the Community Health Center to meet the goals of providing primary health care.
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements: Graduate from an approved School of Dentistry, with a doctoral degree (DDS or DMD)
Certifications/Licenses: Valid Mississippi Dental Licensure Unrestricted Privileges under the Controlled Substance statues of the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
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