JOB OVERVIEW
• Job Title: Dentist
• Job Type: Permanent
• Department: Dental
• FTE: 1.0 FTE / 40 clinical hours per week
• Supervisor: Dental Director / Executive Director
• Service Setting: Community Health / Primary Care Dental Clinic
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Demographics: All ages
• Case Mix: General dentistry and preventive dental care
• Services: Examinations, diagnosis, treatment, preventive care, and specialty referrals
FACILITY INFORMATION
• Department: Dental
• Practice Focus: Community health / public health dentistry
• Support: Dental and clinic staff
• Community Services: Outreach, health education, and community events
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Fillings
• Extractions
• Adult prophylaxis
• Scaling and root planing (SRP)
• Denture procedures
• Recall examinations
• Child prophylaxis
• Night guards
• Occlusal adjustments
JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Education: Graduation from an accredited dental school
• Residency: Accredited General Practice Residency preferred
• License: Unrestricted California dental license
• DEA: Unrestricted DEA license
• Certifications: Current CPR/BLS required; ACLS preferred
• Driver's License: Valid driver's license required
• Experience: Dental experience in community health or private practice
• Other Qualifications: Strong clinical, interpersonal, and written communication skills
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Examine, diagnose, and treat dental and oral conditions
• Provide preventive and restorative dental services
• Perform fillings, extractions, prophylaxis, SRP, and denture-related procedures
• Refer patients for specialty consultation and treatment when appropriate
• Maintain complete and accurate dental records
• Accurately code dental services for clinical and payer compliance
• Educate patients regarding oral health and disease prevention
• Participate in quality assurance and quality improvement activities
• Collaborate with Medical and Behavioral Health divisions
• Participate in staff training, community outreach, and health education activities