Dentist

Summary

This is advanced scope of work in the field of dentistry.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to effectively function within a system of care.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patient, colleagues, staff, and the general public.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently use time and materials.
• Ability to work independently and with limited supervision.
• Skill in representing the Center in the dental community and serving as an advocate for patients.
• Ability to accept supervision and guidance in an effective manner.
• Skill in understanding, and sensitivity to, patients of all educational, cultural, social and economic backgrounds.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently during the working day.

Qualifications/Education Requirements

Graduation from an approved school of dentistry; current State of Mississippi license, as issued by the Board of Dental Examiners; unrestricted prescribing privileges; experience in a professional dental capacity, preferably in community or public health; and demonstrated ability to perform position duties.

Core Competencies

• Examines patients and develops and explains treatment plans.
• Serves a minimum of 14 patients per day.
• Maintains proper records of services rendered.
• Provides patient instructions.
• Prescribes medication as needed.
• Makes appropriate referrals for continuing care.
• Provides oversight to services rendered by ancillary staff.
• Actively participates in oral hygiene instruction and promotes the importance of preventative dental care.
• Provides office fluoride treatment and supplemental fluoride treatment as appropriate.
• Performs any required restorative dental services.
• Performs exodontist services as time, resources, and priorities allow.
• Performs endodontic services as time, resources, and priorities allow.
• Evaluates requests for emergency care and provides emergency care as appropriate.
• Abides by the standards of conduct established by the American Dental Association
• Assists the Dental Director in terms of the scope of services, facilities, staffing and supplies.
• Performs other duties as requested/required.
• Upholds, complies with, and enforces the Core Principles and Code of Conduct.