Dentist, General

Join Our Team as a General Dentist!

Temporary Assignment (12-month contract)

Job Title : General Dentist

FLSA Status : Exempt

Department : Dental

Supervised By : Dental Director

Position Summary :

Under the guidance of the Dental Director, the General Dentist supports the mission of Hawai'i Island Community Health Center. This role involves professional dental care, patient diagnosis and treatment, dental education for non-dental staff, supervision of dental hygienists, public service, and administrative duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and restorative dental services.
• Review medical histories at each visit.
• Examine teeth, gums, and related tissues using dental instruments and diagnostic equipment.
• Chart and report pathologic conditions to patients.
• Discuss caries risk, diet, home care, and guidance with patients and parents.
• Develop and explain written treatment plans.
• Hold informed consent discussions and document them.
• Refer patients to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed.
• Enter and sign all treatments in electronic records.
• Instruct dental assistants in various procedures.
• Administer anesthetics during procedures.
• Use dental instruments and appliances.
• Design, make, and fit prosthodontic appliances.
• Perform root canal treatments and oral / periodontal surgery.
• Apply and prescribe cavity-preventative agents.
• Write prescriptions for antibiotics and other medications.
• Integrate patient education into treatment phases.
• Consult with dental hygienists.
• Plan and maintain dental health programs.
• Evaluate dental health educational materials.
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate dental residents.
• Oversee staffing, paperwork, and insurance claims.
• Educate parents / patients for children 0-18 years old and those with special needs.
• Support the Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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