Dentist

INTRODUCTION

Under the supervision of the Dental Director, the Dentist is responsible for providing preventive, restorative, endodontic, oral surgery and prosthetic dental services to children and adults.

MAJOR DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide diagnostic, preventive, restorative, periodontics, endodontic, oral surgery, and prosthetic dental services to children and adults.
• Educate patients on proper tooth and gum care.
• Works collaboratively with other staff members.
• Participates in chart audits and peer review.
• Recognizes and manages common acute and chronic oral conditions within her / his scope of practice.
• Collaborates with health care team regarding treatments, referrals, and follow-up care of patients.
• Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and / or infection control standards
• Supervises dental hygienists as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE & EXPEREINCE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

This position reports directly to the Dental Director.

GUIDELINES

This position abides by all rules and regulations set forth by applicable licensing and regulatory bodies, as well as UHC policies and procedures.