Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Physician

Dentist opening in New York State Located in Houghton, NY65 miles to Buffalo, NYFederally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) is currently seeking a general dentist. We are looking for someone motivated to help serve a rural population as well as an interest in growing and developing the dental program. The dentist would provide quality oral healthcare services as defined by NYS Practice Act, in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Commissioner of Education and according to Program policies and procedures.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Have thorough knowledge of the specific dental needs of children, adults, and geriatric patients with complicated medical histories, and will demonstrate knowledge in advanced diagnostic and surgical procedures, along with child psychology and clinical management, oral pathology, pharmacology, radiology, child development, management of oral / facial trauma, and care for patients with special needs.
• Examines, diagnoses, and treats diseases, abnormalities, injuries, and dysfunctional disorders of the oral cavity and its associated structures.
• Examines patients and interprets radiographs and diagnostic tests.
• Evaluates findings and prescribes type, extent, and order of treatment required.
• Restores health and function of carious, fractured, or otherwise defective teeth.
• Provides consultation services.
• Monitors quality of patient care, infection control and safety procedures.
• Attend training sessions and meetings as required.
• Provides clinical supervision for RDH and Dental Assistant.

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COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

FACILITY AND COMMUNITYThis not-for-profit out-patient clinic located in Houghton, NY has been recognized nationally through accreditations and designations. The Houghton area boasts great diversity in culture, religion and lifestyles, and is the home of highly regarded Houghton University. The community's cost of living is 10% below the national average, and the area's public and parochial schools are nationally recognized for excellence. Recreation and leisure activities are plentiful in this four season climate, and include minor league ice hockey and baseball, a symphony orchestra, an opera company and close proximity to New York State wineries, lakes, parks and trails. Committed to providing healthcare that works, healthcare that is safe, and healthcare that leaves no one behind.The clinic targets community members who are uninsured, on Medicaid or enrolled in New York's Child Health Plus program, a population that is under-served for dental services in the Allegany County area. The clinic offers services to self-pay patients using a sliding fee scale.