Dentist
This position is responsible for providing professional dental care to all age groups by applying diagnostic and therapeutic services to patients.
Essential job duties:
- Provides care by examining teeth, gums and related tissues using dental instruments, x-rays, and other diagnostic equipment.
- Evaluate dental health, review patient health history, diagnose disease or abnormalities and plan appropriate treatment for patient issues.
- Preforms oral surgery procedures to hard and soft tissue, when necessary.
- Utilizes asepsis controls to prevent transmission of communicable diseases.
- Provides preventive services through use of fluorides and sealants.
- Administers local anesthetics when necessary for delivery of dental treatment.
- Preforms appropriate management techniques for adults and children with anxiety toward dental procedures.
Education and experience:
- DMD or DDS degree from accredited school of Dentistry is required.
- At least one year experience as a Dentist is required.
- Experience working with underserved populations in a community health center is preferred.
To apply for this job email your details to zilkek@nhcoregon.org