Dentist

Job summary

The Dentist is responsible for delivering comprehensive dental care, including the diagnosis and treatment of oral diseases, pediatric dentistry, prosthodontics, operative dentistry, oral surgery, and endodontics. This individual ensures high-quality, patient-centered care in alignment with clinical standards and regulatory requirements. The Dentist collaborates with multidisciplinary care teams to support overall patient health, engages in patient education to promote oral hygiene, and contributes to quality improvement initiatives within the dental department. Additionally, this role participates in special projects and outreach efforts that support organizational goals and expand access to dental services.

Essential job functions

• 1.
• Performs comprehensive oral evaluations utilizing diagnostic tools such as radiographs, periodontal charting, and dental impressions to assess patients’ oral health.
• 2.
• Accurately documents and charts extraoral and intraoral findings, including hard and soft tissue conditions, in accordance with clinical protocols.
• 3.
• Delivers comprehensive dental care to patients of all ages, including those who are medically complex or pregnant, while adhering to evidence-based clinical standards.
• 4.
• Develops, discusses, and confirms individualized treatment plans with patients to ensure informed decision-making and optimal outcomes.
• 5.
• Conducts oral surgical procedures such as tooth extractions and root canals, and performs operative dentistry including caries removal, tooth preparation, and material placement.
• 6.
• Restores decayed or damaged teeth through the placement of restorations, crowns, and fixed partial dentures in alignment with approved treatment plans.
• 7.
• Diagnoses and treats oral pathological conditions, prescribes appropriate medications, administers local anesthesia, and obtains dental radiographs to support clinical care.
• 8.
• Designs and fabricates dental appliances including dentures, partials, minor orthodontic appliances, crowns, and inlays to support functional and esthetic needs.
• 9.
• Provides patient education on oral hygiene, disease prevention, and post-treatment care to support long-term oral health.
• 10.
• Completes accurate and timely documentation of all clinical procedures to maintain compliance with dental record-keeping standards.