Pediatric Dentist
premium health centerBrooklyn, NY
Pediatric Dentist
premium health centerBrooklyn, NYSenior L5
Offices of DentistsOffices of All Other Miscellaneous Health PractitionersOffices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)
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Job Status: Full Time or Part Time
Department: Pediatric Dentistry
Reports To: Medical Director
Using a variety of specialized equipment is responsible for the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of teeth and oral tissue problems of assigned patients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Examine teeth, gums, and related tissues to determine condition, using dental instruments, x-ray, andother diagnostic equipment
- Formulates plan of treatment for patient's teeth and mouth tissue.
- Fills, extracts, and replaces teeth, using rotary and hand instruments, dental appliances, medications, andsurgical implements
- Applies fluoride and sealants to teeth
- Treats exposure of pulp-by-pulp capping, removal of pulp from pulp chamber, or root canal, using dentalinstruments.
- Treats infected root canal and related tissues
- Fills pulp chamber and canal with endodontic materials
- Eliminates irritating margins of fillings and corrects occlusions, using dental instruments
- Removes pathologic tissue or diseased tissue using surgical instruments
- Restores natural color of teeth by bleaching, cleaning, and polishing
- Analyzes and evaluates dental needs to determine changes and trends in patterns of dental disease
- Counsels and advises patients and/or caregivers about growth and development of dental problems andpreventive oral health care services.
- Fabricates or coordinates fabrication of prosthodontic appliances, such as space maintainers, bridges, dentures, and obturating appliances
- Fits and adjusts prosthodontic appliances in patient's mouth
- Produces and evaluates dental health educational materials.
- Plans, organizes, and maintains dental health programs
- Provides emergency care and treatment as necessary
- Participates as a member of the clinical staff on committees, etc. as assigned
- Makes referrals as indicated by the assessed needs of the patient.
- participates in the on-call schedule.
- Other related job duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- DDS or DMD from an accredited U.S./Canadian dental school.
- Board Certification in Pediatric Dentistry preferred
- Passed national dental board exams (NBDE or INBDE) and NY requirements for general license.
- Prior experience working as a Dentist in an FQHC setting preferred
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with calendar management and officesoftware (e.g., Outlook, Google Suite).
- Maximum attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
- Positive, flexible disposition.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Life coverage
- Paid Time Off and holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible spending accounts
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), NHSC Loan Repayment Program
- 403(b) Retirement Plans with employer matching contribution
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Level
Senior L5
Location
Brooklyn, NY
Occupation
Dentists, General
Industry
Offices of Dentists
Posted
4 days ago