Outstanding opportunity for a well-trained Dentist in Howard Beach New York.
Thriving Dental Service Organization with unique alliances with prestigious medical groups is enjoying tremendous growth and seeking a well trained Dentist in their Yorktown Heights area.
We believe dentistry is a significant part of primary care. In this role you will diagnose and treat problems with patients' teeth, gums, and related parts of the mouth.
Provide advice and instruction on taking care of the teeth and gums and on diet choices that affect oral and overall health.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs quality clinical and radiographic evaluations to diagnose and treat diseases of the oral cavity.
- Promotes oral health by providing educational information on all phases of preventive and restorative dentistry and oral hygiene.
- Reviews and follows all dental clinic protocols, policies, and procedures
- Documents and follows treatment plans that include appropriate preventive and restorative therapy
- Manage medical / dental history with a comprehensive evaluation of the patient's general health using an establish Electronic Dental Record management system
- Address all contra-indications pertaining to treatment and identify patient's chief complaint or reason for visit
- Provide relief of pain and palliative treatment for emergency patients
- Supervise and check prophylactic treatments administered by Dental Hygienists
- Accurately post billable services to patient’s account following treatment
- Maintain the baseline radiographs and any other radiographs necessary to diagnose and treatment plan the case
- Explain to patient / parent recommended treatment plans and answer questions as they relate to patient care
- Refer patients to specialists as needed
- Prescribe, prepare, and administer drugs or medicine to patients as needed
- Maintain adequate provider productivity
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Graduate of accredited dental school or college
- Knowledge of Dentrix and other relevant software applications
- Understanding of health & safety regulations
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to interact with patients, staff, and other Dentists
- Accurate and precise attention to detail
- Must be able to read, write and speak English
CERTIFICATIONS, REGISTRATIONS, OR LICENSURE REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB
- Must be currently licensed to practice dentistry in New York.
- Must have current registration numbers for the Drug Enforcement Administration in the State of New York for controlled substances
- Current CPR certificate *We prefer experienced Dentists and are also open to acquiring existing practices with strong patient following.
New grads are also welcome to apply!
30+ days ago