General Dentist

About This Role

As a licensed general dentist, you will diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth, gums, and related oral structures. This role involves providing comprehensive general dentistry services to patients.

Responsibilities

• Perform general dentistry services, including diagnosis and treatment of diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth, gums, and related oral structures
• Examine patients to determine the nature of the condition affecting them, utilizing x-rays, dental instruments, and other diagnostic procedures
• Clean, fill, extract, and replace teeth, using rotary and hand instruments, dental appliances, medications, and surgical implements
• Provide preventive dental services and education in oral and dental hygiene
• Coordinate laboratory services for the dental office
• Adhere to safety protocols and processes, ensuring protective equipment is utilized and OSHA/Bloodborne pathogen requirements are followed
• Participate in morning huddles, chart reviews, and routine office meetings

Requirements

• DDS or DMD degree, licensed in state in which practicing or ability to obtain licensure upon graduation
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD degree

Nice to Have

• Completion of a general practice residency (GPR) or advanced education general dentistry residency (AEGD) preferred

Certifications