Dentist

Dentist

Full-time (40 hours per week)

Dental Department

General Responsibility: To perform clinical dental services and preventive dental care in a community health center setting. In the absence of the Dental Director, the Staff Dentist supervises the Dental Assistants and Dental Hygienists. The position requires someone who has a comprehensive knowledge of primary dental care in outpatient settings; knowledge of the principles and practice of modern dentistry as related to public health organizations and community health programs; and current social and economic problems pertaining to public health and their impact on primary health care.

Specific Responsibilities: Examining individuals requesting care, diagnosing their dental/oral conditions, prescribing and carrying out, or directing others in carrying out as appropriate the scope of service, appropriate dental/oral treatment, or referring individuals for specialty consultation or treatment in c...