Job Summary:
The Staff Dentist diagnoses and treats diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums, along with related oral structures. This role involves performing examinations on patients to determine the nature of their illnesses and administering appropriate treatments.
Compensation: $125-140k
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct examinations on patients to diagnose dental conditions.
- Provide preventive dental services such as prophylaxis, sealants, and fluoride application.
- Educate and instruct patients in oral hygiene practices.
- Repair injured and diseased teeth.
- Administer local and block anesthesia for routine dental treatments.
- Fabricate dental prostheses for the replacement of missing or diseased teeth.
- Direct and supervise skilled and semi-skilled employees, as necessary.
Job Relationship:
Reports To: Dental Director
Supervisory Responsibilities: Secondary supervisor to Hygienist, Expanded Duty Chair-side Assistants, Dental Assistants, and all other dental staff employees.
Qualifications:
1. Education: Graduate of an approved and accredited Dental School.
2. Licenses, Registration, and/or Certifications Required:
- Licensed to Practice Dentistry in the State of Louisiana.
- Possess a Dental School Diploma, Board Certification Notification, and/or Board Eligible in a primary care dental specialty.
- Federal and State DEA Certificates.
Job Knowledge:
- Comprehensive understanding of dental examination procedures.
- Proficiency in providing various dental treatments and services.
- Ability to educate patients on oral hygiene practices.
- Skill in fabricating dental prostheses.
- Capability to direct and supervise dental staff effectively.