Role: Provides leadership in the development, implementation and assessment of high-quality dental services. Performs professional, high quality dental care, preventive care and restorative care to clients of all ages with maximum concern for client comfort and respect.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

-Performs oral examinations using x-ray and other special equipment. Diagnoses and treats dental and oral disease. Performs restorations, extractions, prophylactic and other dental work as indicated. Achieves productivity standards as determined by supervisor.

-Demonstrates knowledge of the principles, standard practice methods and techniques of general dentistry, preventive dentistry and educational methodologies utilized in prevention.

-Performs dental operations and treats mouth diseases; refers clients per protocols; confers with physicians regarding medical/dental problems.

-Keeps clinical and other records regarding services provided, supplies and materials used.

- Uses all available resources for diagnosis and treatment in an appropriate and cost efficient manner.

- Supervises the work of the dental hygienists.

- Participates in development of dental policies, procedures, dental record and quality improvement plan.

- Participates in ensuring professional education for self and staff to maintain the highest level of expertise.

- Maintains good relationships with other professionals within the community.

- Completes all other assigned projects and duties.

Expectations:

- Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of general dentistry.

- Practice within scope of license and experience.

- Maintain infection control and safety guidelines.

- Maintain a friendly, respectful and professional environment for all client contacts.

- Maintain a cooperative, helpful work environment within the Clinic.

- Maintain confidentiality regarding UCHC, its clients and employees.

- Follow UCHC policies, procedures and guidelines.

Experience: One-year experience preferred.

Education:DDS, DMD, or IDB recognized equivalent. Graduate of accredited school of dentistry. Licensed to practice in Iowa.

Requirements: Licensure to practice dentistry in the state of Iowa. BLS certification. DEA and CSA registrations. Completion of continuing educational requirements by the Iowa Dental Board

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

United Community Health Center jobs

Dentist, DDS/DMD