General Dentist - Julian Clinic (travel stipend available)

Position Summary :

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

Essential Functions of the Job :

• Coordinates the preparation of reports and written documentation as required by the department, company, state and federal agencies.
• Consults with the 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.
• 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 all dental services to restore the oral health of the patient.
• Provides preventive dental services to patients, such as applications of fluoride and sealants to teeth, and provides education in oral health and dental hygiene.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities :

Job Requirements :

Experience Required :

Education Required :

Certifications / Licenses Required :

Verbal and Written Skills Required to Perform the Job :

Technical Knowledge and Skills Required to Perform the Job :

Equipment Used :

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements :

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.

little space between yourself and others is a necessity.

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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